Gonzales, LA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Gonzales, Louisiana Summary
Life in Gonzales research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gonzales over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gonzales:
The population in Gonzales is 12,748.
The median home value in Gonzales is $288,526.
The median income in Gonzales is $66,152.
The cost of living in Gonzales is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Gonzales is $1,550.
The unemployment rate in Gonzales is 9.0%.
The poverty rate in Gonzales is 11.3%.
The average high in Gonzales is 78.1° and the average low is 57.1°.
Gonzales SnackAbility
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Gonzales, LA Crime Report
Crime in Gonzales summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gonzales. Key points include:
There were 613 total crimes in Gonzales in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gonzales is 4,299.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gonzales is 364.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gonzales is 3,934.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gonzales is 102.86% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Gonzales Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gonzales / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 613 | 4,299.0 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 52 | 364.7 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 14.0 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 63.1 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 245.5 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 561 | 3,934.4 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 32 | 224.4 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 481 | 3,373.3 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 48 | 336.6 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Gonzales, LA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Gonzales summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gonzales. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gonzales is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gonzales is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gonzales is $288,526.
The median income in Gonzales is $66,152.
Gonzales's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gonzales Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gonzales | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 71 | 83 | 100 | |
Gonzales, LA Weather
The average high in Gonzales is 78.1° and the average low is 57.1°.
There are 80.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gonzales |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Gonzales Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gonzales
The current population in Gonzales is 12,748. The population has increased 32.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,748 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 12,356 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 12,080 | 10.5% |
| 2020 | 10,932 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 10,789 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 10,677 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 10,558 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,492 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 10,319 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 10,137 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 9,978 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 9,837 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 9,739 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 9,596 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gonzales
Gonzales is:
42.3% White with 5,389 White residents.
44.3% African American with 5,643 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 19 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 231 Two Or More residents.
11.5% Hispanic with 1,466 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gonzales | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.3% | 56.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 44.3% | 30.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 6.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Gonzales
Gonzales is 52.2% female with 6,650 female residents.
Gonzales is 47.8% male with 6,098 male residents.
| Gender | Gonzales | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gonzales for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Gonzales completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Gonzales completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Gonzales completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Gonzales completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Gonzales completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Gonzales completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Gonzales completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Gonzales completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Gonzales completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gonzales | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gonzales, Louisiana
1.7% of households in Gonzales earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Gonzales earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.6% of households in Gonzales earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.6% of households in Gonzales earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.1% of households in Gonzales earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.7% of households in Gonzales earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.5% of households in Gonzales earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in Gonzales earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Gonzales earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Gonzales earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gonzales | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.7% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 11.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 7.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
