Gatesville
City in Coryell County, Texas

Gatesville is a city in Coryell County, Texas, with 16,135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Mountain, 3.9 miles E.
- 16,135residents (2020 Census)
- 807 ftelevation · 246 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.6 km²
- 1,514 / sq mipopulation density
- 76528main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Gatesville
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 ten prisons and state jails for women operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The Patrick O'Daniel Unit (formerly Mountain View Unit), has the state's death row for women.
Gatesville is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Gatesville
- Median household income
- $57,217
- Median home value
- $207,300
- Median rent
- $1,007/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Gatesville had 16,135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,514 per sq mi (585 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gatesville at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Coryell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,135 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.66 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4387° N, 97.7460° W |
| ZIP codes | 76528, 76598, 76599 |
| Official website | ci.gatesville.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4829168 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gatesville
- South Mountain3.9 mi E
- Mound8.6 mi SE
- Flat11.5 mi SE
- Oglesby13.9 mi E
- Mosheim15.9 mi NE
- Crawford18.9 mi E
- McGregor19.0 mi E
- Fort Cavazos21.0 mi S
- Valley Mills22.1 mi NE
- Cranfills Gap23.8 mi N
- Evant24.0 mi W
- Copperas Cove24.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gatesville
What county is Gatesville in?
Gatesville is in Coryell County, Texas.
What is the population of Gatesville, TX?
16,135 people lived in Gatesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gatesville, TX?
The main ZIP code is 76528. Other ZIP codes: 76598, 76599.
What is the elevation of Gatesville?
807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gatesville?
South Mountain (3.9 mi), Mound (8.6 mi), Flat (11.5 mi), Oglesby (13.9 mi), Mosheim (15.9 mi).
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