Total Population
447
Population
Growth Rate
-0.45%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
73.100
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
Total Population
447
Population
Growth Rate
-0.45%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
73.100
Households
169
Owner Occupied
132
Renter Occupied
37
Vacant
37
Median Household
$53,215 $55,236
Average Household
$68,900 $74,747
Per Capita
$26,049 $28,907
Total Businesses
18
Total Employed
105
Workers 16+
172
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
31
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
15
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
3
Employed
14
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
3
Employed
14
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
2
Employed
13
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
11
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
83
Non-Resident Commuters
81
Drive Alone
139
Carpooled
12
Public
0
Work At Home
0
99,000
Serving More than 99,000 Consumers
3,500
The GVEC Region Spans a 3,500 Square-Mile area in South Central Texas
99.9995%
Reliability Rating
#1
Best State for Business
Chief Executive 2022