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Gatesville, TX

Gatesville is a city in and the county seat of Coryell County, Texas, United States. Its population was 16,135 at the 2020 census. The city has five of the nine prisons and state jails for women operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. One of the facilities, the Mountain View Unit, has the state's death row for women. 

Gatesville is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Cavazos metropolitan statistical area.

The city is located northeast of the center of Coryell County at 31°26′12″N 97°44′7″W (31.436755, –97.735257), on the east side of the Leon River, part of the Brazos River watershed. 

The city is 30 miles (48 km) from Waco. It is midway between Austin and Fort Worth. U.S. Route 84 runs through the city, leading east 37 miles (60 km) to Waco and west 50 miles (80 km) to Goldthwaite. Texas State Highway 36 passes through the eastern side of the city, leading northwest 32 miles (51 km) to Hamilton and southeast 35 miles (56 km) to Temple. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, Gatesville has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.05%, is covered by water.

Gatesville was established in 1854 on land donated by Richard G. Grant (1808–1858), shortly after the organization of Coryell County. The name was taken from Fort Gates, which had been established in 1849, approximately five miles west. Gatesville was the western terminus of the Texas and St. Louis Railway, with the town having been reached in 1882. This line later became the core of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company, commonly known as the Cotton Belt.

Health and wellness are integral to the Gatesville community, with various facilities and initiatives promoting residents' overall well-being. The Coryell Health Medical Clinic provides essential healthcare services, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical care. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Gatesville Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include the Fitness Center and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Gatesville, such as the Faunt Le Roy Park and Raby Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Gatesville, TX are Coryell Museum Historical Center, Cameron Park Zoo, and Waco Mammoth National Monument.

Population: 16,388 (2024). ZIP code: 76528. Area code: 254. Elevation: 807 ft (246 m). Area: 10.52 sq mi (27.24 km2).

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Is Gatesville, TX a good place to live?

Living in Gatesville offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Gatesville tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Gatesville are above average.

What is the ethnicity of Gatesville, TX?

Gatesville, TX is home to a population of 16k people, of which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.69% of Gatesville, TX residents were born outside the country (1.07k people). In 2021, there were 3.29 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (8.11k people) in Gatesville, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.46k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.13k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the poverty rate in Gatesville, TX?

In 2022, the median household income of Gatesville households was $46,536. Gatesville households made slightly more than San Elizario households ($46,486) and Fruitvale households ($46,500). However, 7.2% of Gatesville families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Gatesville

Coryell Health Medical Clinic 

Gatesville Parks and Recreation Department 

Fitness Center 

Anytime Fitness

Faunt Le Roy Park 

Raby Park

Coryell Museum Historical Center

Cameron Park Zoo

Waco Mammoth National Monument

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DataUSA

Texas Demographics

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