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Jolly

Texas · 168 residents (2025 est.) · 0.98 sq mi
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Jolly is home to 185 people in Texas. At a median age of 52.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Few US cities rank higher on income. The foreign-born share is 0%.

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

185
−2%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
168 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
188 / sq mi
−38%since 2009
from 303 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
52.2
+22%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.98 sq mi
Population, 19902024
13317822326831319902000201020202024Jolly
2024185
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.1%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.4%(10)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424.9%(46)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.8%(33)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.8%(31)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(23)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8.1%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$102,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
10.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$211,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
100.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.57 people
+8%since 2010
from 2.37 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
15.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
2.1
−11%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(20)
53
+100%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.9%(22)
Ancestry
American20.5%(38)
German9.7%(18)
English7.6%(14)
Irish4.3%(8)
Polish1.6%(3)
French1.1%(2)
Italian1.1%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
61.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
54.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
45.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
14.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
23.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
23.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2013
from 7.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
89.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
10.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married2.2%(2)
Married68.8%(64)
Widowed7.5%(7)
Divorced21.5%(20)
Women 15+
Never married12.5%(10)
Married71.3%(57)
Widowed1.3%(1)
Divorced15%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

23.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2013
from 7.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
24.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
9.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
58.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
33.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)24%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)52%(13)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 25 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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