Gonzales is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. Gonzales is located 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Salinas,[2] at an elevation of 135 feet (41 m).[1] The population was 7,525 at the 2000 census. Gonzales is a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments.
Wine-Growing Area
Gonzales is an important wine cultivation area. Wineries located in Gonzales include Blackstone and Robert Talbott Vineyards. The Rex Goliath wine company is based in Gonzales.[3]
Geography
Gonzales is located at 36°30′24″N 121°26′40″W / 36.50667°N 121.44444°W / 36.50667; -121.44444.[1]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (2.13%) is water.
History
The first Gonzales post office opened in 1873.[2] Gonzales incorporated in 1947.[2] The name honors the Gonzales family, owners of Rancho Rincon de la Puente del Monte, on which Gonzales was built.[2]
Demographics
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 7,525 people, 1,695 households, and 1,501 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,429.4 people per square mile (2,090.2/km²). There were 1,724 housing units at an average density of 1,243.9/sq mi (478.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 34.78% White, 0.80% Black or African American, 1.41% Native American, 2.05% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 55.99% from other races, and 4.81% from two or more races. 86.03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,695 households out of which 61.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.4% were non-families. 9.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.42 and the average family size was 4.61.
In the city the population was spread out with 37.8% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 12.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,582, and the median income for a family was $41,773. Males had a median income of $31,743 versus $27,115 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,438. About 15.0% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.
Councilmember with the highest number of votes: Delia Gutierrez
Media
- See also: Media in Monterey County
Local radio stations include KHIP-FM - 104.3 and KKMC-AM - 880. Television service for the community comes from the Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz designated market area (DMA). Local newspapers include the Gonzales Tribune, the Salinas Californian and the Monterey County Herald. cindy has a big keester!
Schools
- La Gloria Elementary (k-4)
- Fairview Middle School (5-8)
- Gonzales High School(9-12)
- Somavia Continuation School
www.gonzales.k12.ca.us
See also
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