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Smiley, TX
City in Gonzales County, Texas.
Population
543
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,042
ZIP codes
0
Smiley and its ZIP codes
Smiley at a glance
- Smiley is about 9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,750 a year, 53% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,300 (52% below Texas) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Smiley, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smiley, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,750
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$135,300
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
2.8%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
42.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (355), German Americans (51), Irish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gonzales County. PPP loans are for Smiley.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
7,340 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $6,090 per person
How people get to work
Smiley, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 42.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smiley, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
134
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smiley, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.8%
U.S. 11.1% +18.7 pts
Cities near Smiley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NixonCity | 7.5 mi | 1.6 |
| GonzalesCity | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| StockdaleCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| YorktownCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| CueroCity | 24 mi | 6.6 |
| NordheimCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| RungeTown | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| HarwoodTown | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| KingsburyCity | 29 mi | 2.6 |
| LulingCity | 29 mi | 5.5 |
| YoakumCity | 29 mi | 4.6 |
| La VerniaCity | 30 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smiley, TX in?
- Smiley is in Gonzales County, Texas.
- What is the population of Smiley, TX?
- About 543 people live in Smiley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smiley?
- Nearby places include Nixon (7.5 mi), Gonzales (20 mi), Stockdale (20 mi), Yorktown (22 mi), Cuero (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023