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Gillespie County

Gillespie County is located on the Edwards Plateau at the heart of Texas Hill Country and was named after a Mexican-American war solider.

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Welcome to Gillespie County

Gillespie County is located on the Edwards Plateau at the heart of Texas Hill Country and was named after a Mexican-American war solider, Robert Addison Gillespie.
 
Population: 26,988

Doss

Doss is an unincorporated farming and ranching community located on Mormon Creek and is known for its breathtaking landscapes. It offers residents a remote rural lifestyle.
 
Rolling green pasture dotted with oak trees under a clear sky.
 

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Fredericksburg

A city in Central Texas enriched in German heritage and known for its wineries, Fredericksburg offers residents a full, suburban lifestyle. As of the 2019 census, its population was 11,245. 
 
Small-town main street lined with historic stone and brick storefronts beneath a partly cloudy sky.
 

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Harper

An unincorporated farming and ranching community and census-designated area known for its familiar feel, Harper offers residents a rural-suburban lifestyle. As of the 2019 census, its population was 1,217.
 
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Stonewall

Stonewall is an unincorporated community and census-designated area known for its presidential history. As of the 2019 census, its population was 592. 
 
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Overview for Gillespie County, TX

27,202 people live in Gillespie County, where the median age is 50.5 and the average individual income is $43,555. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,202

Total Population

50.5 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,555

Average individual Income

Around Gillespie County, TX

There's plenty to do around Gillespie County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

7
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Whatley Wines, Coleman Distributing-Coors, and Barn Yard Market.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.19 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.43 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 3.89 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.89 miles 7 reviews 4.4/5 stars
Dining 4.18 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.22 miles 313 reviews 3.3/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Gillespie County, TX

Population Households Employment

Gillespie County has 11,272 households, with an average household size of 2.38. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gillespie County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,202 people call Gillespie County home. The population density is 26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,202

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.5 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,272

Total Households

2.38

Average Household Size

$43,555

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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