Gillespie County, Texas
Gillespie County: county in Texas, United States
About
Gillespie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,837 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,960 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fredericksburg. The county was created 178 years ago in 1847.
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Gillespie County at a glance
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FredericksburgPopulation 11,519
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Quick Facts about Gillespie County
| Population | 26,960 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2749 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.3181,-98.9465 |
| Named for | Robert Addison Gillespie |
| Altitude | 1,883 feet / 574 meters |
| Capital | Fredericksburg |
| Establishment | January 01, 1848 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:03:55 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Gillespie County is located at 30°19'5"N 98°56'47"W (30.3180600, -98.9464800). It has 6 neighbors: Blanco County, Kendall County, Kerr County, Kimble County, Llano County and Mason County.
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The largest city of Gillespie County is Fredericksburg with a population of 11,519. . See all Gillespie County cities & populated places.
Gillespie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gillespie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | 11,519 | City in Texas, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Gillespie County
Official Website- Fredericksburg
Demographics
The population of Gillespie County increased by 7.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,837 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,039 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,175 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,363 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,473 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,916 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,206 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,483 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,702 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,988 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,960 | -0.1% | estimation process |
People born in Gillespie County (2)
People born in Gillespie County, including postmaster Albert Luckenbach, educator and author Charles Schmidt, .
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