Gun Barrel City, TX is a small but thriving city located near the Cedar Creek Reservoir, around 50 miles southeast of Dallas. With a population of 6,152 and a population density of 1,009 people per square mile, Gun Barrel City is a bustling community full of unique businesses, outdoor activities, and organizations.
The town offers plenty of activities year-round for residents to enjoy, as well as local events like The Taste Of Gun Barrel City Festival in May and fireworks on the 4th of July. There are also tons of local businesses including grocery stores like Brookshires Supermarket and Wal-Mart Supercenter; restaurants such as Bodacious BBQ and Cattleman's Steakhouse; and specialty shops like Tool Time Hardware & Gifts.
For those looking for outdoor adventures, there is plenty to do in the area with fishing charters on Cedar Creek Reservoir or kayaking tours at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Other local organizations include the Chamber of Commerce to get involved in community growth initiatives and support local businesses as well as sporting events for athletes or sports fans alike such as basketball games at Mabank High School or softball tournaments in nearby Canton. All these attractions make Gun Barrel City an exciting place to visit or call home!
The population in Gun Barrel City is 6,152. There are 984 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gun Barrel City is 50.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gun Barrel City is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gun Barrel City
- 50.4% are married
- 15.4% are divorced
- 26.6% are married with children
- 12.3% have children, but are single
Race in Gun Barrel City
- 91.2% are White
- 1.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander