Gonzales, LA
Living in Gonzales
Bikeability3
Walkability5
Commute41
Public Transit3
Affordability87
Public Safety44
Airports36
Hospitals61
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
67%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black51%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office16%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$780Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas1%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gonzales
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
Ascension Parish41
Property Crime in Gonzales
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
Ascension Parish69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
May | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gonzales
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado28
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gonzales, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gonzales, LA
St Theresa Middle
2 miles, N
The Church Academy
5 miles, NE
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
9 miles, SW
Cross Point Baptist School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Gonzales, LA
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
17 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
20 miles, NW
Southern University and A & M College
27 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gonzales, LA
St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc
2 miles, W
Prevost Memorial Hospital
10 miles, SW
Womans Hospital
15 miles, NW
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana
15 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Gonzales, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
26 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
111 miles, E