Demographics & People — Gonzales, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,526 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,400 |
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| Median Age | 28.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,275 |
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| Family Households | 2,029 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.75 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2384 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,112 |
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| Black or African American | 44 |
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| Asian | 89 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,921 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,621 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 7,175 |
| Other groups | 6,620 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,454 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 247 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 234 |
| English | 134 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 124 |
| German | 91 |
| Irish | 86 |
Language
| English Only | 2,397 |
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| Spanish | 5,350 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,788 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 182 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,232 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.9% |
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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, California.
