Smiley
City in Gonzales County, Texas
Smiley is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, with 475 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nixon, 7.7 miles W.
- 475residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 911 / sq mipopulation density
- 78159ZIP code
About Smiley
Smiley is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. Its population was 475 at the 2020 census, down from 549 at the 2010 census. Smiley was established in the early 1870s, when trader and sheepherder John Smiley settled by a long, narrow lake that became known as Smiley's, Smileys, or Smiley Lake.
The city is served by the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District.
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Living in Smiley
- Median household income
- $36,750
- Median home value
- $135,300
- Median rent
- $921/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Smiley had 475 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 475 |
|---|---|
| Density | 911 per sq mi (352 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smiley at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Gonzales County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 475 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.52 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.2713° N, 97.6376° W |
| ZIP code | 78159 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4868300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smiley
- Nixon7.7 mi W
- Stockdale19.8 mi W
- Gonzales20.2 mi NE
- Yorktown21.5 mi S
- Nordheim24.1 mi S
- Cuero24.1 mi SE
- Runge27.0 mi S
- Kingsbury28.3 mi NW
- Luling28.4 mi N
- Harwood28.5 mi N
- Yoakum29.6 mi E
- Seguin29.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Smiley
What county is Smiley in?
Smiley is in Gonzales County, Texas.
What is the population of Smiley, TX?
475 people lived in Smiley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smiley, TX?
The ZIP code of Smiley is 78159.
What is the elevation of Smiley?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smiley?
Nixon (7.7 mi), Stockdale (19.8 mi), Gonzales (20.2 mi), Yorktown (21.5 mi), Nordheim (24.1 mi).
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