Smiley, Texas

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Smiley, Texas is located in Southwestern Gonzales County in South Central Texas.  This small rural community was established in the early 1870s, when trader and sheepherder John Smiley settled by a long narrow lake that became known as Smiley's, Smileys, or Smiley Lake. The lake became an important watering point for cattle herds on the way to market, and several businesses, including a cotton gin and a sawmill, were started in the community by the early 1880s.

City of Smiley
830-587-6620
smileytx@gvec.net

Population

Total Population

447

Population
Growth Rate

-0.45%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

73.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing & Income

Households

169

Total Housing Units

206


Owner Occupied

132

Renter Occupied

37

Vacant

37

Median Home Value

$126,923


Average Home Value

$272,538

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.10%

Income Projection

Median Household

$53,215 $55,236


Average Household

$68,900 $74,747


Per Capita

$26,049 $28,907

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Workforce

Total Businesses

18

Total Employed

105

Workers 16+

172

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

31

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

15

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

14

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

14

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

13

2024 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

11

Some
High School

16

Graduated
High School

101

Associates
Degree

19

Bachelor's
Degree

48

Graduate
Degree

0

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

83

Non-Resident Commuters

81

Drive Alone

139

Carpooled

12

Public

0

Work At Home

0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27