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Jolley

Iowa · 28 residents (2025 est.) · 0.087 sq mi
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Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 65.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 52.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19
−65%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.9
+57%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12325373931990201020202024Jolley
202419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,526
+31%since 2000
from $23,268 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.6%
+40.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+311%since 2010
from 0.119 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance60%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical60%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.3%
−73.7 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jolley, Iowa?

Jolley, Iowa has about 19 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Jolley, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jolley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jolley, Iowa?

About 52.6% of people in Jolley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jolley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jolley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -78 percent over that period.

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