Stockdale
Stockdale carries its heritage proudly, from its Brahma cattle ranching roots to the Watermelon Jubilee. Home to the Stockdale Industrial Park and an active economic development organization, this eastern Wilson County city balances small-town charm with a genuine commitment to business growth.
By the Numbers
1,470
Population
+8.8%
Population Growth (2010-25)
488
Households
$52,532
Median Household Income
42.8
Median Age
862
Students in ISD
427
Elevation
1.7
Area (Square Miles)
History
Stockdale’s history dates to the 1830s, with a formal town site platted in 1872 and a post office established in 1871. Named for Fletcher S. Stockdale, Texas lieutenant governor during the final days of the Confederacy, the town flourished with the arrival of the San Antonio and Gulf Railroad in 1898. Cotton, watermelons, and peanuts became the backbone of its agricultural economy—a heritage still celebrated today through the Watermelon Jubilee, now in its 82nd year.
