Demographics & People — Gonzales, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,748 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 5,565 |
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| Family Households | 3,151 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5934 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,553 |
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| Black or African American | 5,949 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,466 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,862 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,246 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,563 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,018 |
| American | 695 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 669 |
| French Canadian | 625 |
| German | 600 |
| English | 568 |
| Irish | 414 |
Language
| English Only | 10,582 |
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| Spanish | 1,397 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,112 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 449 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,651 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gonzales, Louisiana.
