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Tolar

Texas · 941 residents · 1.03 sq mi
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Tolar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $163,200. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
941
+87%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
914 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
−13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3967201K1K2K1990201020202024Tolar
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,147
+24%since 2000
from $17,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+42%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(26)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(817)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(73)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score22.7%(214)
Diversity Score
23
+69%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tolar, Texas?

Tolar, Texas has about 941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tolar, Texas?

The typical household in Tolar, Texas earns about $88,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tolar, Texas expensive?

In Tolar, Texas, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Tolar, Texas?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tolar, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tolar, Texas?

About 8.5% of people in Tolar, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tolar, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tolar, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 433 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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