Gonzales, Texas
Gonzales: City in Texas, United States
About
Gonzales is a city located in the county of Gonzales in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,237 and a population density of 460 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,596 inhabitants.
The city was created 199 years ago in 1824.
Quick Facts about Gonzales
| Population : | 7,596 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Gonzales County |
| Postal code : | 78629 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 830 |
| Area : | 15.75 km2 |
| Altitude : | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Capital city : | Gonzales is capital of Gonzales County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1825 (199 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:42:38 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 482 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gonzales is located at 29°30'6"N 97°27'9"W (29.5016300, -97.4524900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Gonzales
Demographics
The population of Gonzales increased by 4.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 307 | - | |
| 2010 | 7,237 | 95.76% | census |
| 2011 | 7,191 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,237 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,297 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,362 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,446 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,549 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,521 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,528 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,533 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,596 | 0.83% | estimation process |
People born in Gonzales (15)
People born in Gonzales, including actress Jerry Hall, politician Milton Horace West, blues singer and pianist Big Walter Price, .
List
- Crispin Sanchez (American educator) he was born in 15/12/1925
- Dalva Allen (American football player (1935-2016)) he was born in 13/01/1935
- Dick Midkiff (American baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1914
- Edward Kelley (American football player) he was born in 08/06/1933
- Myra Hemmings (American actress (1895-1968)) she was born in 30/08/1895
- Phil Coe (Old West gambler) he was born in 01/01/1839
- Ronnie Floyd (President-elect, Southern Baptist Covention) he was born in 11/11/1955
- Theron J. Fouts (American football player and coach, basketball coach, baseball coach, track and field coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 05/07/1893
- Tom Sestak (American football player (1936-1987)) he was born in 09/03/1936
- Azellia White (first African-American woman aviator in Texas) she was born in 01/01/1913
- Ariana Ince (American track and field athlete) she was born in 14/03/1989
- Buddy Jungmichel (American football guard and coach) he was born in 18/10/1919
Schools in Gonzales
College & universities near Gonzales, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228088 | Seguin Beauty School-Seguin | Seguin (TX) | 78155 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gonzales, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
| SAS | San Antonio Station | 350 Hoefgen Street | RAIL |
| TAY | Taylor | 118 East First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Gonzales
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzal Post Office | Gonzales (TX) | 78629 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gonzales , Louisiana city in Louisiana, United States with a population of 11,245 people.
- Gonzales , California city in Texas, United States with a population of 8,237 people.
Other cities in Gonzales County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gonzales County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nixon | 2,508 | 37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994) |
| Waelder | 1,155 | City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States |
| Smiley | 576 | City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gonzales distances to largest Texas cities
