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Smiley

Texas · 549 residents · 0.521 sq mi
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Smiley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,703. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,500. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

549
+21%since 2000
from 453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,054 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.4
−3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4354895425956491990201020202024Smiley
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,703
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,818
+51%since 2000
from $11,823 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
31.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$53,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$576
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $853
24.1%
−48.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
34.6% rent
19.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61.6%(279)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(267)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(175)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino67%(368)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(303)
55
−6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
9.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
19.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
54.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
5.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.8%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smiley, Texas?

Smiley, Texas has about 549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smiley, Texas?

The typical household in Smiley, Texas earns about $35,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smiley, Texas expensive?

In Smiley, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,500, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Smiley, Texas?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Smiley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smiley, Texas?

About 31.8% of people in Smiley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smiley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Smiley, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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