COUNTY · TX

Gillespie County, Texas

Gillespie County is a county in Texas with FIPS code 48171 and an estimated population of 27,733 (Census 2023), 99th largest of 254 in the state.

County facts

Name
Gillespie County
State
Texas
Type
county
FIPS code
48171
State FIPS
48
Population (2023)
27,733
Change since 2020
+3.7%
State rank
99 of 254

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

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Questions

What is the FIPS code for Gillespie County?

Gillespie County, Texas has the five-digit FIPS code 48171: 48 for the state and 171 for the county.

What state is Gillespie County in?

Gillespie County is in Texas.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.