Gatesville, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Coryell County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,058
Population
1,506/sq mi density
$54,802
Median Income
$18,296 per capita
$162,000
Home Value
$245,995 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
155
Violent Crime/100K
898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,802 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
16,058
Census 2023
Population Density
1,506
per square mile
Land Area
8.7
square miles (22.5 km²)
Median Age
40.4 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
40.7%
Male
59.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 15.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 25.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
57.5%
Black
15.6%
Hispanic
25.9%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
79.9%
Spanish
18.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.3%
Veterans
7.2%
20% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.9%
92% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.6%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.4%
56% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.407
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 16,058 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,506 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 40.7% |
| Female | 59.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 79.9% |
| Spanish | 18.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.3% |
| Veterans | 7.2% |
| Disability | 24.9% |
| Health Insurance | 86.6% |
| Uninsured | 13.4% |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.407 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |