Gonzales, Louisiana
Gonzales: City in Louisiana, United States
About
Gonzales is a city located in the county of Ascension Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,781 and a population density of 409 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,245 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Gonzales
| Population : | 11,245 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Ascension Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 225 |
| Area : | 23.92 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:16:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 70737 |
| Density : | 470 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gonzales is located at 30°14'19"N 90°55'12"W (30.2385300, -90.9201000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Gonzales
Demographics
The population of Gonzales increased by 13.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,781 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,934 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,145 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,255 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,423 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,600 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,744 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,799 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,834 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,957 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,245 | 2.56% | estimation process |
People born in Gonzales (5)
People born in Gonzales, including actress Alicia Morton, football player Andrew Glover, television personality Mitchell Guist, .
List
- Shawn Nelson (Player of American football) he was born in 05/10/1985
- Shanna Forrestall (actor) she was born in 01/01/2000
Schools in Gonzales
College & universities near Gonzales, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436304 | River Parishes Community College | Gonzales (LA) | 70737 |
| 439738 | Fortis College-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70817 |
| 444662 | Moore Career College | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70817 |
| 159197 | ITI Technical College | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70817 |
| 456825 | Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70816 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gonzales, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Gonzales
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brittany Post Office | Brittany (LA) | 70718 |
| Gonzal Post Office | Gonzales (LA) | 70737 |
| Dupl Post Office | Duplessis (LA) | 70728 |
| Saint Aman Post Office | Saint Amant (LA) | 70774 |
| Geismar Post Office | Geismar (LA) | 70734 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gonzales , California city in Texas, United States with a population of 8,237 people.
- Gonzales , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 7,596 people.
Other cities in Ascension Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ascension Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Donaldsonville | 8,638 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Sorrento | 1,719 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Oak Grove | 1,518 | Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Gonzales distances to largest Louisiana cities
