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Gillespie County, Texas
Gillespie County, Texas. Gillespie County had 28,527 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 48171.
Gillespie County is the county of the Fredericksburg, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,527
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,725 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,524
Median household income
$76,162
±$7,606 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$460,700
±$29,317 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,340
±$60 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Gillespie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,725 residents in Gillespie County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,527 for July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,524 over 1,058 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gillespie County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,524 | 30,188,424 | +1,065 |
| Households | 11,513±437 | 10,992,816 | +819 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.09 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,373±40 | 12,128,515 | +1,189 |
Gillespie County's population since 2000
From 20,814 in 2000 to 28,527 in 2025: up 37.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gillespie County?
Gillespie County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Fredericksburg with 11,893 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fredericksburg | 10,875 | $64,534 |
|---|---|---|
| HarperGEOID 4832456 | 1,332 | not published |
| StonewallGEOID 4870460 | 451 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gillespie County?
The median resident of Gillespie County is 50.7 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 30.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.9%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gillespie County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7±0.6 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±0.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.2%±0.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.9% | 39.7% | −0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.6%±0.7 pts | 39.1% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0%±1.7 pts | 17.6% | −4.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.5%±1.8 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±1.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.9%±2.0 pts | 17.1% | −5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1%±2.0 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.2%±2.5 pts | 33.8% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gillespie County earn?
Half of Gillespie County's 11,513 households earn less than $76,162 a year (±$7,606), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $72,802 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gillespie County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,162±$7,606 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $116,131±$9,415 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,971±$3,740 | $40,752 | +$7,033 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2%±2.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0%±4.7 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6%±1.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±2.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gillespie County?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Gillespie County's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $460,700 by its owner (±$29,317). The median renter pays $1,340 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gillespie County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $460,700±$29,317 | $283,800 | +$107,614 |
| Median gross rent | $1,340±$60 | $1,403 | +$173 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8%±9.5 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,195±$123 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9%±3.3 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,373±40 | 12,128,515 | +1,189 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.8%±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±3.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.4%±3.1 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.0%±2.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0%±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9%±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gillespie County building?
Builders took permits for 51 new housing units across Gillespie County in 2025 (51 single-family), 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gillespie County get to work?
75.2% of Gillespie County's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Gillespie County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9%±2.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2%±3.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±3.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4%±2.5 pts | 14.4% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min±2.7 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Gillespie County's census tracts?
Gillespie County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,482 (Tract 9504.02) to $110,000 (Tract 9503.01).
| Tract 950148171950100 | 4,067±496 | $72,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248171950200 | 4,253±492 | $82,286 |
| Tract 9503.0148171950301 | 2,456±507 | $110,000 |
| Tract 9503.0248171950302 | 4,730±526 | $100,201 |
| Tract 9504.0148171950401 | 3,242±515 | $63,440 |
| Tract 9504.0248171950402 | 3,778±434 | $60,482 |
| Tract 950548171950500 | 4,998±578 | $72,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gillespie County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 99th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 69th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 115th of 254 |
| Median household income | 46th of 253 |
| Median home value | 5th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 208th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 252 |
| Median age | 16th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gillespie County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.