Gillespie County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gillespie County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48171
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 171
Geography
- Land Area
- 1058.20 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.47 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1061.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.325093
- Longitude
- -98.941850
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,530
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,331
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,080 | 79.5% |
| Hispanic | 5,452 | 20.6% |
| White | 20,426 | 77.0% |
| Black | 33 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,824 | 83.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,511 | 16.5% |
| White | 17,360 | 81.4% |
| Black | 65 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 214 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,524
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,311
- Poverty Rate
- 9.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,503
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,545 | 81.9% |
| Black | 86 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,960
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,718 | 18.6% |
| Republican | 14,063 | 70.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,179 | 10.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,472 | 47.5% |
| Female | 10,485 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,108 | 75.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,405 | 12.0% |
| Black | 20 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 182 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,129
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,656 | 70.5% |
| Hispanic | 820 | 34.1% |
| Black | 9 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 108 | 59.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,174 | 65.2% |
| Female | 6,952 | 66.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,524 (21.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,691 (37.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,373
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $475,070
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,306
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.