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Gonzales, LA

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Population
13,930
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
10 ft
Median Home Value
$225,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,451
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityBaton Rouge, Louisiana20 miles away · 222,795 residents.

About Gonzales

Gonzales is a city in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, widely celebrated as the Jambalaya Capital of the World due to its famous annual Jambalaya Festival established in 1968. Originally settled by French and Spanish immigrants among the indigenous Houma people, the community of approximately 13,100 features a warm subtropical climate. The city serves as a key commercial hub along the Interstate 10 corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLow Property TaxA+97.3ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA95.9rating

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