Demographics & People — Gatesville, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,058 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,600 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Total Households | 3,190 |
| Family Households | 1,904 |
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,230 |
| Black or African American | 2,510 |
| Asian | 173 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,160 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 7,985 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,993 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,270 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,946 |
| German | 1,751 |
| Irish | 1,597 |
| English | 1,317 |
| American | 1,136 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 416 |
| Italian | 331 |
Language
| English Only | 12,499 |
| Spanish | 2,782 |
| Population 5+ | 15,640 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 990 |
| Population 18+ | 14,250 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gatesville, Texas.