Gholson is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States.

Gholson is located at the intersection of FMs 933 and 1858, twelve miles northwest of Waco.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30 km2), all land.

[4] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.