Granite Shoals, Texas
City · Population 5,417 · #365 in Texas
About Granite Shoals
Granite Shoals is a close-knit town in central Texas with an estimated population of 5,417.
Granite Shoals holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 766 residents per square mile.
📰 Granite Shoals News Today
- Granite Shoals Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Body of Granite Shoals man recovered in Lake LBJ DailyTrib.com · Aug 11
- Lightning Strike Map in Granite Shoals, TX - Tracker & Radar | Spark WeatherBug · Oct 2
- Granite Shoals man sentenced to 35 years for fleeing police, had nine prior convictions cbsaustin.com · May 26
- Daniel Robert Romasko Obituary (2026) - Granite Shoals, TX - Harrell Funeral Home of Austin Legacy obituary · Mar 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Granite Shoals Unique
- The only place in America named Granite Shoals — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,417.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Granite Shoals
- Crazy Gals Restaurant
- Las Gorditas — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Granite Shoals
- HIGHLAND LAKES EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,417
Rank in state#365 of 1,224
Land area7.07 sq mi
Density766/sq mi
Coordinates30.5888, -98.3673