Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gonzales, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,492

Median Agei

28.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

95.1%8,079

White

3.8%322

Two or More

0.5%44

Black

0.4%31

Asian

0.2%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%211

High School Diploma

24.8%1,186

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%392

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%569

Associate's Degree

2%94

Bachelor's Degree

5.3%255

Master's Degree

3.6%173

Professional Degree

0.4%18

Doctorate

0.4%20

HS or Higher

61%

BA or Higher

9.7%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$618,800

Median Renti

$1,524

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%1,255

Renter-Occupied

45%1,025

Total Units

2,294

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

0.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%42

$300K–$500K

22.3%280

$500K–$1M

66.9%840

$1M+

7.4%93

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

217

$1,250–$1,500

144

$1,500–$2,000

252

$2,000+

257

Year Built

2010–2019

4.1%94

2000–2009

18.1%416

1990–1999

18.4%422

1980–1989

9.4%216

1970–1979

19.8%454

1960–1969

4.4%101

1950–1959

8.4%192

1940–1949

12.4%285

1939 or earlier

5%114

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.6%1,336

Utility Gas

31.8%725

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%71

Wood

3.1%70

Solar

2.6%59

No Fuel

0.8%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,672

Mean Household Incomei

$104,875

Per Capita Incomei

$27,495

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

4,044

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%36

$10K–$15K

0.8%19

$15K–$20K

0.8%19

$20K–$25K

2.7%61

$25K–$30K

5%113

$30K–$35K

3.7%84

$35K–$40K

7.8%178

$40K–$45K

4.2%95

$45K–$50K

5.2%119

$50K–$60K

6.4%146

$60K–$75K

10.1%231

$75K–$100K

8.5%193

$100K–$125K

11.6%265

$125K–$150K

9.1%208

$150K–$200K

10.7%244

$200K+

11.8%269

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

127

Residentsi

323

Avg. Tenant Renti

$719/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

63 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers83 homes90% occupied$847/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 844 homes77% occupied$478/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,672/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

77.9%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

16.9%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

5.2%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

18.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,82033.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,711

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,833

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,901

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

129(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.2%Insured

14.8%Uninsured