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Crime in Gatesville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gatesville. Key points include:
There were 164 total crimes in Gatesville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gatesville is 1,015.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gatesville is 148.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gatesville is 866.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gatesville is -52.09% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Gatesville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gatesville / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 164 | 1,015.3 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 148.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.2 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 111.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 140 | 866.7 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 26 | 161.0 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 100 | 619.1 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 86.7 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Gatesville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gatesville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gatesville is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gatesville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gatesville is $240,953.
The median income in Gatesville is $57,217.
Gatesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gatesville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gatesville | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gatesville, TX Weather
The average high in Gatesville is 77.6° and the average low is 54.8°.
There are 51.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gatesville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 51.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gatesville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gatesville
The current population in Gatesville is 16,228. The population has increased 4.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,228 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 16,058 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 15,848 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 15,997 | 18.4% |
| 2020 | 13,513 | 9.2% |
| 2019 | 12,377 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,387 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 12,426 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 12,538 | -20.8% |
| 2015 | 15,826 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 15,946 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 15,836 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 15,779 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 15,689 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 15,544 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gatesville
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Gatesville is:
49.9% White with 8,093 White residents.
15.6% African American with 2,535 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 91 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 209 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 31 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 980 Two Or More residents.
26.4% Hispanic with 4,281 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gatesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.9% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 15.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.4% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gatesville
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Gatesville is 58.7% female with 9,524 female residents.
Gatesville is 41.3% male with 6,704 male residents.
| Gender | Gatesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 41.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gatesville for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Gatesville completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Gatesville completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Gatesville completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Gatesville completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Gatesville completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Gatesville completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gatesville completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Gatesville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gatesville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gatesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gatesville, Texas
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3.1% of households in Gatesville earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Gatesville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.4% of households in Gatesville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Gatesville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.9% of households in Gatesville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.3% of households in Gatesville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Gatesville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Gatesville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Gatesville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.7% of households in Gatesville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gatesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
