Gatesville City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 15591 people in the city, organized into 2640 households, and 1753 families living in the city. The population density was 1794.2 people per square mile (692.74/kmē), it would be the 211th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Texas. There were 2963 housing units at an average density of 341 per square mile (131.66/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.46 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. In the city Age distribution was 11.7% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 53.9% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 156.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 167.8 females. The median age was 35.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Gatesville City was 34 and 36.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 63.2% White, 27% Black or African American, 0.34% American Indian, 0.35% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 0.56% from two or more races and 8.49% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29534, it is the 870th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $36543, making it the 804th wealthiest city by median family income among the Texas. The per capita income for the city was $11152, making it the 274th lowest city by per capita income in Texas. The median income is $11448, The median income for males was $22035, compared to $9815 for females.
In 2000, 2587 pupils and students, of which 34.13% are male and 65.87% are female, 16.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.86% nursery or pri school, 2.28% kindergarten, 34.13% elementary school, 22.92% high school and 37.8% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 15591 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 15775 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 15771 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 15340 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 15269 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 15613 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 15359 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 15632 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 15219 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 15130 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 15252 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 44 | 74 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| Elementary school | 418 | 465 | 883 |
| High school | 206 | 387 | 593 |
| College or graduate school | 206 | 772 | 978 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatesville city, Texas | $29534 | $36543 | $11152 |
| Coryell County, Texas | $35999 | $38307 | $14410 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |