Total Population
441
Population
Growth Rate
-0.50%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
72.800
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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
129
Renter Occupied
42
Vacant
37
Median Home Value
$119,643
Average Home Value
$230,930
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.85%
Income Projection
Median Household
$60,099 $61,233
Average Household
$71,255 $75,256
Per Capita
$27,629 $30,277
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
20
Total Employed
153
Workers 16+
169
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
58
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
28
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
2
Employed
27
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
3
Employed
10
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
3
Employed
10
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
7
Some
High School
14
Graduated
High School
131
Associates
Degree
23
Bachelor's
Degree
31
Graduate
Degree
11
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
69
Non-Resident Commuters
100
Drive Alone
145
Carpooled
24
Public
0
Work At Home
0
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
