Gonzales County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 125th-largest in Texas
The population of Gonzales County, Texas is 19,764 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 125th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $59,355, the median home value is $158,900, and the median age is 38.8.
The population of Gonzales County has grown 1.2% since 2010 (19,797 → 20,040), a +0.09% annualized rate.
19,764
Population
+0.09%
Annual growth
19
People / sq mi
$59,355
Median Income
$158,900
Median Home Value
Gonzales County covers 1,067 sq mi of land at 18.5 people per square mile.
About Gonzales County, TX
Gonzales County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.9% of the population. Gonzales County is a county in Texas with a population of 19,764.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $59,355 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $158,900, with typical rent around $837.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 12.6%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Gonzales County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Gonzales County had a population of 19,797 in 2010 and 20,040 in 2024, a 1.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,899 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.
20,040
Population (2024)
19,797
Population (2010)
20,899
Peak (2019)
0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,797 |
| 2011 | 19,753 |
| 2012 | 19,923 |
| 2013 | 20,135 |
| 2014 | 20,331 |
| 2015 | 20,492 |
| 2016 | 20,784 |
| 2017 | 20,743 |
| 2018 | 20,768 |
| 2019 | 20,899 |
| 2020 | 19,681 |
| 2021 | 19,641 |
| 2022 | 19,865 |
| 2023 | 20,030 |
| 2024 | 20,040 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.8
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
19.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,355$-16,937 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,607 |
| Per-capita income | $31,773 |
| Poverty rate | 11.4%+0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Gonzales County is manufacturing, accounting for 17.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
83.3%
Public transit
3.1%
Work from home
27.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$158,900$-101,500 vs state
Median home value
$837
Median rent
69.9%
Homeownership rate
8,976
Total housing units
85.3%
Occupied
14.7%
Vacant
30.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.6%
With health insurance
88.5%
With broadband internet
9.9%
Foreign-born
5.3%
Veterans (18+)
16.8%
With a disability
71.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
77.0%
High School+
12.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gonzales County, Texas has a population of 19,764 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 125th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 19 people per square mile.
The population of Gonzales County has grown 1.2% since 2010 (19,797 → 20,040), a +0.09% annualized rate.
The median household income in Gonzales County, Texas is $59,355, with mean (average) household income of $80,607 and per-capita income of $31,773. 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Gonzales County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.9%), Black or African American (6.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Gonzales County, Texas is 38.8 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Gonzales County is $158,900 and median monthly rent is $837. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,976 total housing units, 14.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Gonzales County, Texas is manufacturing, employing 17.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Gonzales County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.