City · Texas
Gatesville, Texas
Gatesville, city, in Coryell County, Texas. Gatesville had 16,422 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,135 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,228 (±42). GEOID 4829168.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,422
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,135 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,228 ±42
Median household income
$57,217
±$13,159 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$207,300
±$31,924 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,007
±$145 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Gatesville and what county is it in?
Gatesville is a city in Coryell County, Texas. It covers 10.7 square miles of land, 1,514 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gatesville is in the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gatesville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,422 people lived in Gatesville on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 16,135 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,228 (±42).
| Measure | Gatesville | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,228 ±42 | 84,748 | +3,851 |
| Households | 3,082 ±274 | 26,986 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.13 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,288 ±283 | 29,512 | no clear change |
Gatesville's population since 2000
From 15,591 in 2000 to 16,422 in 2025: up 5.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gatesville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gatesville?
The median resident of Gatesville is 39.4 years old; 8.6% are under 18 and 11.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.4%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gatesville | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±1.2 | 32.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 8.6% ±1.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.1% ±1.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Male | 41.3% ±3.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.4% ±2.7 pts | 20.7% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.9% ±2.7 pts | 54.4% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.6% ±2.0 pts | 13.0% | +3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±1.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2% ±1.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.5% ±2.3 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±1.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1% ±4.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±3.5 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.4% ±2.7 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.6% ±2.0 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7% ±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 67.5% ±3.8 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gatesville earn?
Half of Gatesville's 3,082 households earn less than $57,217 a year (±$13,159), against $71,301 in Coryell County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $51,839 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gatesville | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,217 ±$13,159 | $71,301 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,367 ±$8,057 | $86,192 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,236 ±$2,589 | $30,066 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.1% ±3.5 pts | 11.2% | −8.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3% ±8.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.5% ±4.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±4.3 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2% ±4.9 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gatesville?
Owners occupy 63.9% of Gatesville's occupied homes and renters 36.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,300 by its owner (±$31,924). The median renter pays $1,007 a month including utilities, and 26.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gatesville | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $207,300 ±$31,924 | $195,300 | +$109,091 |
| Median gross rent | $1,007 ±$145 | $1,186 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.0% ±10.9 pts | 32.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,619 ±$230 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.9% ±6.5 pts | 58.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.1% ±6.5 pts | 41.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,288 ±283 | 29,512 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.6% ±4.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7% ±5.3 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±2.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.3% ±4.4 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5% ±2.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±4.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gatesville building?
Builders took permits for 29 new housing units in Gatesville in 2025 (17 in single-family houses), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gatesville work and get to work?
79.8% of Gatesville's workers drive alone and 3.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes.
| Measure | Gatesville | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 21.4% ±2.3 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±3.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8% ±5.7 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.7% ±4.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±2.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±2.8 | 24.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gatesville?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Gatesville (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,466 (Tract 102.02) to $82,891 (Tract 103).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.01Coryell County | 8,141 | not published |
| Tract 102.02Coryell County | 5,118 | $64,466 |
| Tract 104Coryell County | 4,352 | $69,622 |
| Tract 103Coryell County | 2,985 | $82,891 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gatesville) · Census block assignment files
How does Gatesville compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gatesville is the 2,264th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 183rd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Gatesville ranks 632nd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 183rd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 475th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 308th | 979 |
| Median household income | 632nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 934th | 978 |
| Median home value | 463rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 535th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 553rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 837th | 877 |
| Median age | 329th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 682nd | 973 |
| Work from home | 536th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 643rd | 976 |
Gatesville's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Gatesville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gatesville?
13 of the 57 figures for Gatesville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gatesville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gatesville.