Gonzales, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,932
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
16.9%
Median Home
$173,100
Median Income
$52,232
Median Rent
$1,077
Gonzales SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
6
Gonzales, LA Crime Report
1,159
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
10,449.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
345.39%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gonzales / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,159 | 10,449.0 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 658.1 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 9.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 72.1 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 58 | 522.9 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,086 | 9,790.8 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 46 | 414.7 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,003 | 9,042.6 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 333.6 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Gonzales, LA Cost Of Living
94
Gonzales's Overall Cost Of Living
Gonzales's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gonzales | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 85 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 86 | 100 | |
Gonzales, LA Photos
Rankings for Gonzales in Louisiana
Map Of Gonzales, LA
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Population over time in Gonzales
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,932 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 10,677 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 10,558 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 10,492 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 10,319 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 10,137 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 9,978 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 9,837 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 9,739 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 9,596 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gonzales
| Race | Gonzales | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.1% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 49.7% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gonzales
| Gender | Gonzales | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gonzales for adults over 25
| Education | Gonzales | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gonzales, Louisiana
| Income | Gonzales | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.7% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
