Demographics in Gonzales, LA
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
Where is Gonzales?
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
12,748
Male
6,098
47.8%
Female
6,650
52.2%
Median Age
41.2
Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White43.6%
Black46.7%
Hispanic11.5%
Two or More3.9%
Other5.2%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
19.1%
High School or Higher
42.4%
Foreign Born
6.5%
Veterans
3.8%
Married
36.2%
Avg Household Size
2.3
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Gonzales, LA has a population of 12,748 with a median age of 41.2. The racial makeup is 43.6% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 46.7% Black. About 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.5%.