Gonzalez, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gonzalez, Florida
Census-designated place
Location in Escambia County and the state of Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Escambia
Area
• Total	15.35 sq mi (39.76 km2)
• Land	15.14 sq mi (39.21 km2)
• Water	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	14,586
• Density	963.34/sq mi (371.96/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	32560
Area code(s)	850
FIPS code	12-26700
GNIS feature ID	0283169

Gonzalez is a community in Escambia County, Florida. It's a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own local government. Gonzalez is located just north of Pensacola. It's also considered part of Cantonment. One of the biggest schools in the county, Tate High School, is found here.

In 2020, Gonzalez had a population of 14,586 people. This was an increase from 13,273 people counted in 2010. Gonzalez is part of the larger Pensacola—Ferry Pass—Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History of Gonzalez

The community of Gonzalez was named after the Gonzalez family. They owned a farm in the area a long time ago. The family's leader, Manuel Gonzalez, came from Spain around 1790. He worked as an "Indian Agent" in New Orleans. This job meant he helped manage relationships between the government and Native American tribes. Later, he moved to Pensacola.

Gonzalez During the Civil War

During the American Civil War, Gonzalez played a small role. Manuel Gonzalez's son, Samuel Z. Gonzalez, ran a storage place for the Confederate army here. The Gonzalez family farm was also the site of a small fight. Union soldiers from Fort Barrancas fought against Confederate troops in the area.

Geography and Location

Gonzalez is located in Florida at coordinates 30°34′28″N 87°17′24″W / 30.57444°N 87.29000°W / 30.57444; -87.29000. This means it's in the northern part of Florida, near the Gulf Coast.

Area of Gonzalez

According to the United States Census Bureau, Gonzalez covers a total area of about 15.3 square miles (39.7 km²). Most of this area, about 15.1 square miles (39.1 km²), is land. The rest, about 0.19 square miles (0.5 km²) or 1.37%, is water.

Population and People

The 2020 United States census showed that 14,586 people lived in Gonzalez. There were 5,436 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together. On average, there were about 2.64 people living in each household. The population density was about 963 people per square mile.

Age and Gender in Gonzalez

• About 5.4% of the people were under 5 years old.
• Around 23.2% were under 18 years old.
• About 16.7% were 65 years or older.
• More than half the population, 55.0%, were female.

Diversity and Backgrounds

Gonzalez is a diverse community:

• 79.3% of the people were white.
• 10.7% were black or African American.
• 3.7% were Asian.
• 0.1% were Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander.
• 4.2% identified as two or more races.
• 7.2% were Hispanic or Latino.

There were 1,242 military veterans living in Gonzalez. Also, 4.8% of the people were born outside the United States.

Education and Income

Most households in Gonzalez are connected to the internet. About 94.5% had a computer, and 93.8% had a broadband internet subscription. Education levels are also high. About 94.2% of adults had a high school degree or similar. Also, 31.9% had a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

The median household income was $76,314. This is the middle income for all households. The "per capita income" was $35,061, which means the average income per person. About 4.0% of the population lived below the poverty threshold. This means their income was below a certain level considered necessary for basic needs.

See also

In Spanish: González (Florida) para niños