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Gonzales County, TexasGonzales County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 18,628. Its county seat is Gonzales6. Gonzales is named for its county seat. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,771 km² (1,070 mi²). 2,765 km² (1,068 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.19% water. Adjacent counties Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 18,628 people, 6,782 households, and 4,876 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (17/mi²). There are 8,194 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 72.25% White, 8.39% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 16.48% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. 39.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,782 households out of which 34.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% are married couples living together, 12.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% are non-families. 25.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.21. In the county, the population is spread out with 28.00% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.00 males. The median income for a household in the county is $28,368, and the median income for a family is $35,218. Males have a median income of $23,439 versus $17,027 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,269. 18.60% of the population and 13.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.60% of those under the age of 18 and 19.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Cities and towns External links
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