| General Information | | |
| City Name | Gatesville | |
| State | Texas | |
| Population 2000 | 15,538 | |
| Housing Units | 2,963 | |
| Total Area | 9 square miles | |
| Water Area | square miles | |
| Land Area | 9 square miles | |
| Population Density | 1,794 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 341 units/square mile | |
| Law Enforcement Employees | 22 | |
| Violent Crimes | 26 | |
| Murders/Manslaughters | | |
| Forcible Rapes | 1 | |
| Robberies | 3 | |
| Aggravated Assaults | 22 | |
| Violent Crimes | 26 | |
| Property Crimes | 284 | |
| Burglaries | 70 | |
| Larceny Thefts | 198 | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | 16 | |
| Arsons | 3 | |