Total Population
581
Population
Growth Rate
0.50%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
75.400
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
199
Total Housing Units
229
Owner Occupied
142
Renter Occupied
57
Vacant
30
Median Home Value
$127,778
Average Home Value
$308,099
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.37%
Per Capita Income
1.35%
Income Projection
Median Household
$57,727 $59,700
Average Household
$70,949 $75,391
Per Capita
$25,622 $27,394
Workforce
Total Businesses
14
Total Employed
113
Workers 16+
252
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
57
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
1
Employed
20
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
4
Employed
15
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
4
Employed
15
2021 Construction Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
7
2021 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
2
Employed
4
Some
High School
29
Graduated
High School
141
Associates
Degree
37
Bachelor's
Degree
43
Graduate
Degree
7
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
119
Non-Resident Commuters
128
Drive Alone
221
Carpooled
14
Public
0
Work At Home
1
