Gladewater is a somewhat small city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 6,230 people and three associated neighborhoods, Gladewater is the 334th largest community in Texas.Unlike some cities, Gladewater isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Gladewater are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gladewater is a city of sales and office workers, construction workers and builders, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Gladewater who work in sales jobs (14.64%), management occupations (10.75%), and office and administrative support (7.32%). Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Gladewater is worth considering. As is often the case in a small city, Gladewater doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of people in Gladewater with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 12.16% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Gladewater in 2022 was $24,457, which is lower middle income relative to Texas, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $97,828 for a family of four. However, Gladewater contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Gladewater also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 31.66% of its population below the federal poverty line.Gladewater is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Gladewater home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gladewater residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Gladewater also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 15.37% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Gladewater include Irish, English, German, French, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Gladewater is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Mon-Khmer (Cambodian).
