Gonzales, LA Demographics

A map of Gonzales's Population by Race

Gonzales, Louisiana had a population of 12,231 in 2020. It was 36.2% White, 46.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gonzales, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gonzales is the 44th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gonzales's White Population

4,432 residents of Gonzales identify as White, or 36.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Gonzales less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gonzales is ranked #388 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gonzales is more White than neighboring Lemannville (19.4% White), Darrow (10% White), and Union (20.8% White). Gonzales is less White than neighboring Sorrento (71.7% White), and Prairieville (70.7% White).

Gonzales's Black Population

5,730 residents of Gonzales identify as Black, or 46.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gonzales larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gonzales is ranked #121 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gonzales is more Black than neighboring Sorrento (16.7% Black), and Prairieville (14.6% Black). Gonzales is less Black than neighboring Lemannville (76.7% Black), Darrow (82.5% Black), and Union (76.9% Black).

Gonzales's Asian Population

101 residents of Gonzales identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gonzales roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gonzales is ranked #136 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gonzales is more Asian than neighboring Sorrento (0.7% Asian), Lemannville (0% Asian), Darrow (0% Asian), and Union (0% Asian). Gonzales is less Asian than neighboring Prairieville (2.5% Asian).

Gonzales's Hispanic Population

1,578 residents of Gonzales identify as Hispanic, or 12.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gonzales slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gonzales is ranked #30 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gonzales is more Hispanic than neighboring Sorrento (7.5% Hispanic), Prairieville (8.3% Hispanic), Lemannville (2.6% Hispanic), Darrow (2.5% Hispanic), and Union (0.4% Hispanic).

Gonzales's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Gonzales identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gonzales roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gonzales is ranked #252 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gonzales is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prairieville (0.5% Native American/Other), Lemannville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Union (0% Native American/Other). Gonzales is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sorrento (0.9% Native American/Other), and Darrow (1% Native American/Other).

Gonzales's Multiracial Population

317 residents of Gonzales identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gonzales roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Gonzales is ranked #337 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gonzales is more Multiracial than neighboring Lemannville (1.2% Multiracial), and Union (1.9% Multiracial). Gonzales is less Multiracial than neighboring Prairieville (3.4% Multiracial), and Darrow (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.