Gholson, Texas
City · Population 1,231 · #752 in Texas
About Gholson
Set in the central part of Texas, Gholson is a small town with an estimated population of 1,231.
Officially, Gholson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.36 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 147 residents per square mile.
📰 Gholson News Today
- Dave Gholson Obituary Jun 21, 2026 - Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home · Jun 21
- Central Texas Food Bank’s new Waco facility nears July opening KWTX · Jun 10
- Pecan field day slated for April 7 in Waco AgriLife Today · Mar 16
- Gholson man arrested for shooting, killing brother after altercation KCENTV.com · Feb 2
- Charles Perkins Sr. Obituary (2026) - Waco, TX - McDowell Funeral Home - Waco - Gholson Legacy obituary · Mar 24
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What Makes Gholson Unique
- The only place in America named Gholson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,231
Rank in state#752 of 1,224
Land area8.36 sq mi
Density147/sq mi
Coordinates31.7056, -97.2380