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Gonzales, California

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Who leads Gonzales, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader: Jose L. Rios
Role: Mayor (Ceremonial)
Party: Nonpartisan
Population: 7,525; Census Bureau estimate
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gonzalesca.gov/engaged-community/news/mayor-jose-rios-and-city-manager-mendez-hand-over-keys-mayor-cocula-jalisco ↗
City website
gonzalesca.gov ↗

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Leaders on record

Jose L. Rios Current
Mayor (Ceremonial) · added May 4, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 7,525
Median household income: $75,638
Median age: 29.2
Land area: 1.91 sq mi
Population density: 3,939.8 per sq mi
County: Monterey County
Metro area: Salinas, CA

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$26M
Official website: gonzalesca.gov ↗

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