Gillespie County, TX

County

Cities in Gillespie County

Neighborhoods in Gillespie County

Neighborhood

Gillespie, TX

Crabapple / Cherry Mountain

Luckenbach / Stonewall

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Gillespie

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

37.3%

Households with Children

25.6%

School Enrollment K-12

2,631

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.2%
Working Age (35-54): 20.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.1%
Seniors (65+): 30.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.9%
High School / GED: 25.4%
Some College or Associate's: 27.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.2%
Single Parents: 5.4%
Couples & Adults: 42.6%
Living Alone: 31.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 22.9%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 87.2%
Puerto Rican: 0.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.9%
South American: 0.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 53.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 69.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 83.5%
Spanish: 13.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 1.1%
Not Enrolled: 82.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources