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Gonzales city, TX

ZIP 78629 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78629

78629 has a population of 12,380 with a median age of 36.6 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.4%+3% vs US avg
x
Black
7.0%-44% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
52.2%+179% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.9%+27% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.6%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
17.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.1%+135% vs US avg
x
High school
36.6%+40% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.4%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.8%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
97.3%+1578% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78629

Poverty Rate
15.8%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.9%+99% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
97.3%+1578% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,380
Median age36.6
Poverty rate15.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.4%
Hispanic52.2%
Black7.0%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born13.2%