Gonzales County, Texas

Gonzales County: County in Texas, United States

About

Gonzales County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,807 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,948 inhabitants. Its county seat is Gonzales. The county was created 187 years ago in 1836.

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Location of Gonzales County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Gonzales County

Population : 20,948 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Area : 2771 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.3%
Land as percent of area : 99.7%
Named for : Gonzales
Altitude : 315 feet / 96 meters
Capital : Gonzales
Establishment : January 01, 1837
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 01:18:04 (19th April 2024)
Density : 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.45% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Gonzales County is located at 29°27'24"N 97°29'33"W (29.4567300, -97.4925200). It has 6 neighbors: Caldwell County, DeWitt County, Fayette County, Karnes County, Lavaca County and Wilson County.

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The largest city of Gonzales County is Gonzales with a population of 7,596. Other cities include, Nixon population 2,508, Waelder population 1,155 and Smiley population 576. See all Gonzales County cities & populated places.

Gonzales County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gonzales County.

City Name Population Title
Gonzales 7,596 City in Texas, United States
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

Gonzales County has 6 neighbours.

  • Gonzales

Demographics

The population of Gonzales County increased by 5.45% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 19,807 - census
2011 19,755 -0.26% estimation process
2012 19,930 0.88% estimation process
2013 20,143 1.06% estimation process
2014 20,347 1% estimation process
2015 20,510 0.79% estimation process
2016 20,787 1.33% estimation process
2017 20,742 -0.22% estimation process
2018 20,781 0.19% estimation process
2019 20,837 0.27% estimation process
2020 20,948 0.53% estimation process

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People born in Gonzales County (1)

Arthur Bell Hays was born in Gonzales County

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