Gonzales County, Texas

Infobox U.S. County
county = Gonzales County
state = Texas

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map size = 250
founded = 1836
seat = Gonzales | area_total_sq_mi =1070
area_land_sq_mi =1068
area_water_sq_mi =2
area percentage = 0.19%
census yr = 2000
pop = 18628
density_km2 =7
web = www.co.gonzales.tx.us
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Gonzales County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 18,628. It is named for its seat, the city of Gonzales.GR|6

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,070 square miles (2,771 km²), of which, 1,068 square miles (2,765 km²) of it is land and 2 square miles (6 km²) of it (0.19%) is water.

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Adjacent counties

*Fayette County (northeast)
*Lavaca County (east)
*Dewitt County (southeast)
*Karnes County (southwest)
*Wilson County (southwest)
*Guadalupe County (west)
*Caldwell County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 18,628 people, 6,782 households, and 4,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 8,194 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 72.25% White, 8.39% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 16.48% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. 39.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,782 households out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 12.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the county, the population was spread out with 28.00% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,368, and the median income for a family was $35,218. Males had a median income of $23,439 versus $17,027 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,269. About 13.80% of families and 18.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.60% of those under age 18 and 19.40% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

*Gonzales
*Nixon
*Smiley
*Waelder

References

External links

* [http://www.co.gonzales.tx.us/ Gonzales County government’s website]
*Handbook of Texas|id=GG/hcg7|name=Gonzales County