Gatesville, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Gatesville, Texas Summary
Life in Gatesville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gatesville over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gatesville:
The population in Gatesville is 15,997.
The median home value in Gatesville is $105,500.
The median income in Gatesville is $47,480.
The cost of living in Gatesville is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Gatesville is $833.
The unemployment rate in Gatesville is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Gatesville is 13.0%.
Table Of Contents
Gatesville SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
10
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
8
Gatesville, TX Crime Report
153
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
891.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-61.62%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gatesville / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 153 | 891.9 | 2,691.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 134.1 | 446.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 17.5 | 91.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 87.4 | 302.5 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 130 | 757.8 | 2,245.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 20 | 116.6 | 370.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 90 | 524.7 | 1,587.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 116.6 | 287.0 | 282.7 |
Gatesville, TX Cost Of Living
83
Gatesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Gatesville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gatesville | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 80 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 104 | 100 | |
Gatesville, TX Photos
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Rankings for Gatesville in Texas
Map Of Gatesville, TX
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Population over time in Gatesville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,513 | 9.1% |
| 2020 | 12,387 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 12,426 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 12,538 | -20.8% |
| 2017 | 15,826 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 15,946 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 15,836 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 15,779 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 15,689 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 15,544 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gatesville
| Race | Gatesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.7% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 15.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 24.4% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Gatesville
| Gender | Gatesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gatesville for adults over 25
| Education | Gatesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 33.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gatesville, Texas
| Income | Gatesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.9% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.8% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
