Population 27,524 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gillespie County
Household size in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Gillespie County run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.26 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Gillespie County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 49.6, even as the national median rose. Few Texas counties are older: only 18 of 254.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gillespie County: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 18 of Texas' 254 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gillespie County
Renters in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gillespie County own their homes; 25.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 55.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Gillespie County: 19.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Gillespie County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $844 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $846 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,069 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,309 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$465 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gillespie County costs $1,309 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $465 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gillespie County
Bachelor's degrees in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Gillespie County (37.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Texas overall (34.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.5 points, as it has nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 13 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.2% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Gillespie County have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas as a whole (85.8%). The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gillespie County
| Period | Gillespie County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Gillespie County has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gillespie County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie County | 2.41 | 49.1 | 6.6% | 25.1% | 19.3% | 1992 | $1,309 | 37.7% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
| Kerr County | 2.29 | 48.9 | 7.8% | 29.9% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,224 | 31.8% | 90.2% | 3.2% |
| Blanco County | 2.38 | 52.2 | 4.8% | 23.8% | 16.0% | 1998 | $1,139 | 36.3% | 92.0% | 5.7% |
| Kendall County | 2.78 | 43.8 | 9.3% | 20.5% | 7.3% | 2001 | $1,618 | 48.9% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Llano County | 2.14 | 54.7 | 9.7% | 23.5% | 27.8% | 1990 | $1,091 | 31.8% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Mason County | 2.27 | 51.8 | 2.0% | 20.3% | 28.6% | 1977 | $731 | 37.2% | 82.7% | 4.1% |
| Bandera County | 2.43 | 52.2 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 17.9% | 1998 | $1,216 | 26.3% | 92.7% | 7.2% |
| Burnet County | 2.49 | 45.5 | 8.3% | 23.7% | 15.2% | 1995 | $1,242 | 27.9% | 88.6% | 2.7% |
| Kimble County | 2.16 | 48.3 | 5.7% | 21.1% | 22.9% | 1983 | $713 | 27.2% | 79.1% | 1.2% |
| Comal County | 2.61 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 23.4% | 8.6% | 2004 | $1,649 | 43.4% | 94.7% | 3.7% |
| Hays County | 2.69 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 35.9% | 5.7% | 2005 | $1,737 | 43.6% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gillespie County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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