Total Population
462
Population
Growth Rate
-0.44%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
75.100
Our Communities
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
Smiley, Texas
Population
Housing & Income
Households
166
Total Housing Units
206
Owner Occupied
141
Renter Occupied
25
Vacant
40
Median Home Value
$96,250
Average Home Value
$289,007
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.81%
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,273 $54,799
Average Household
$68,770 $78,688
Per Capita
$24,710 $28,377
Workforce
Total Businesses
17
Total Employed
173
Workers 16+
142
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
2
Employed
62
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
57
2023 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
3
Employed
15
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
3
Employed
15
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
13
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
8
Some
High School
31
Graduated
High School
130
Associates
Degree
29
Bachelor's
Degree
32
Graduate
Degree
3
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
79
Non-Resident Commuters
60
Drive Alone
126
Carpooled
10
Public
0
Work At Home
0
