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Jolly

Texas · 168 residents (2025 est.) · 0.983 sq mi
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Jolly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,700. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−2%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+22%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:168 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1331782232683131990201020202024Jolly
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,582
+128%since 2000
from $20,467 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+44.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.269
+11%since 2010
from 0.243 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.1
+8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(20)
Diversity Score52.9%(98)
Diversity Score
53
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.2%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jolly, Texas?

Jolly, Texas has about 185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jolly, Texas?

The typical household in Jolly, Texas earns about $102,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jolly, Texas expensive?

In Jolly, Texas, the median home is worth about $211,700.

How educated are people in Jolly, Texas?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jolly, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jolly, Texas?

About 10.8% of people in Jolly, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jolly, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jolly, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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