2023 ACS Census Data · Population 27,202
Gillespie County is a small county in Texas with a population of 27,202. The median household income is $67,799, near the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5%, median home value is $432,300, and 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% above the national average.
Population
27,202
2023 estimate
Rank #1567 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,799
Household
Rank #1219 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$432,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #174 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #414 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% above Texas avg·4% above national avg
Poverty Rate
36% above Texas avg·37% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% below Texas avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$43,555
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
151% above Texas avg·107% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
38% above Texas avg·43% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Texas avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
34% below Texas avg·30% below national avg
Housing Units
14,255
Households
11,272
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,951
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
64% above Texas avg·47% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% above Texas avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
21.4%
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