Gholson
City in McLennan County, Texas
Gholson is a city in McLennan County, Texas, with 1,250 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is China Spring, 5.5 miles SW.
- 1,250residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.7 km²
- 149 / sq mipopulation density
- 76633ZIP code
About Gholson
Gholson is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was recorded as 1,250 in the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco metropolitan area.
The area was settled in the 1840s, and was originally known as Sardis. The name Gholson, named after its early settlers, brothers Benjamin and Samuel Gholson, came into gradual use, and became the official name of the post office in 1887.
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Living in Gholson
- Median household income
- $77,500
- Median home value
- $148,800
- Median rent
- $862/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Gholson had 1,250 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Density | 149 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gholson at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | McLennan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,250 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.36 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7056° N, 97.2380° W |
| ZIP code | 76633 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4829408 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gholson
- China Spring5.5 mi SW
- Ross7.5 mi E
- Lacy-Lakeview9.4 mi SE
- Aquilla10.3 mi N
- Waco10.6 mi S
- Willow Grove10.7 mi S
- West10.8 mi NE
- Bellmead11.3 mi SE
- Leroy12.8 mi E
- Beverly Hills13.5 mi S
- Laguna Park13.9 mi NW
- Valley Mills14.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gholson
What county is Gholson in?
Gholson is in McLennan County, Texas.
What is the population of Gholson, TX?
1,250 people lived in Gholson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gholson, TX?
The ZIP code of Gholson is 76633.
What is the elevation of Gholson?
430 feet (131 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gholson?
China Spring (5.5 mi), Ross (7.5 mi), Lacy-Lakeview (9.4 mi), Aquilla (10.3 mi), Waco (10.6 mi).
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