Smiley, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Smiley, Texas
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Location of Smiley, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Gonzales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 1,094.05/sq mi (422.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78159
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-68300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411910 |
| Website | https://smileytx.com/ |
Smiley is a small city located in Gonzales County, Texas. In 2020, about 475 people lived there. The city got its start in the early 1870s. It was founded when a trader and sheepherder named John Smiley settled near a long, narrow lake. This lake later became known as Smiley Lake, named after him.
The students in Smiley attend schools that are part of the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District.
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Exploring Smiley's Location and Area
Smiley is found in the southern part of Gonzales County. U.S. Route 87 is a main road that goes right through the middle of the city. If you travel west on this road for about 8 miles, you will reach Nixon. Going southeast for about 11 miles will take you to Westhoff.
The city of Gonzales, which is the county seat, is about 21 miles northeast of Smiley. The larger city of San Antonio is about 60 miles to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Smiley covers a total area of about 1.3 square kilometers (0.52 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Smiley's Population and People
The number of people living in Smiley has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 503 | — | |
| 1960 | 455 | −9.5% | |
| 1970 | 440 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 505 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 463 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 453 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 549 | 21.2% | |
| 2020 | 475 | −13.5% | |
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Who Lives in Smiley?
The 2020 United States census showed that 475 people lived in Smiley. These people made up 232 households and 148 families.
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Smiley in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 130 | 27.37% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3 | 0.63% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.21% |
| Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.21% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2 | 0.42% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic or Latino) | 7 | 1.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 331 | 69.38% |
| Total | 475 |
In the year 2000, there were 453 people living in Smiley. At that time, about 36% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.54 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 24.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Smiley was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Smiley (Texas) para niños
