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Jolley

Iowa · 28 residents · 0.087 sq mi
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Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28
−48%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.0
+52%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12325373931990201020202024Jolley
202419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,644
−16%since 2000
from $23,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical23.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(2)
Diversity Score
9
+89%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jolley, Iowa?

Jolley, Iowa has about 28 residents according to the 2020 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 33.3% 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 58 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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