Total Population
440
Population
Growth Rate
-0.83%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
74.100
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Smiley, Texas
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
Housing & Income
Households
171
Total Housing Units
208
Owner Occupied
121
Renter Occupied
50
Vacant
37
Median Home Value
$120,313
Average Home Value
$229,504
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.30%
Income Projection
Median Household
$61,236 $62,943
Average Household
$65,819 $70,734
Per Capita
$25,580 $28,662
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
13
Total Employed
65
Workers 16+
222
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
2
Employed
27
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
11
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
3
Employed
10
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
3
Employed
10
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
6
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Some
High School
14
Graduated
High School
126
Associates
Degree
24
Bachelor's
Degree
24
Graduate
Degree
9
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
82
Non-Resident Commuters
140
Drive Alone
183
Carpooled
39
Public
0
Work At Home
0
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
