Gillespie County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,524 | — | #1,563 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,162 | +1.3% | #769 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.7 years | +30.3% | #189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $460,700 | +63.4% | #177 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,340 | +15.2% | #373 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -26.8% | #623 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gillespie County has a population of 27,524, making it the #1,563 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gillespie County is $76,162, ranking #769 out of 3,222 counties — 1.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Gillespie County is $460,700 (+63.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,340/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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86.1% of residents in Gillespie County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% below the national rate.
About Gillespie County, Texas
Gillespie County, Texas has a total population of 27,524, making it the 1,563rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gillespie County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gillespie County is $76,162, which ranks #769 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Gillespie County is $460,700, 63.4% above the national median. Renters in Gillespie County pay a median gross rent of $1,340 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gillespie County, 37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Gillespie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.9%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Gillespie County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.