Jolley, Iowa facts for kids
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Jolley, Iowa
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Location of Jolley, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 28 |
| • Density | 321.84/sq mi (124.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50551
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-39900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457983 |
Jolley is a small city located in Calhoun County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the census counted 28 people living there.
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History of Jolley
Jolley was first planned out in 1883. It officially became a city in 1895.
Geography of Jolley
Jolley is found at these coordinates: 42°28′45″N 94°43′5″W / 42.47917°N 94.71806°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.22 square kilometers (0.09 square miles). All of this area is land.
Jolley is located near the edge of something called the Manson crater. This is a very old impact structure that is now buried under layers of dirt and rock left by glaciers.
Population Changes in Jolley
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 266 | — |
| 1910 | 250 | −6.0% |
| 1920 | 300 | +20.0% |
| 1930 | 174 | −42.0% |
| 1940 | 161 | −7.5% |
| 1950 | 195 | +21.1% |
| 1960 | 120 | −38.5% |
| 1970 | 112 | −6.7% |
| 1980 | 91 | −18.8% |
| 1990 | 68 | −25.3% |
| 2000 | 54 | −20.6% |
| 2010 | 41 | −24.1% |
| 2020 | 28 | −31.7% |
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The population of Jolley has changed a lot over the years. In 1900, there were 266 people. By 2020, the population had become 28.
2020 Census Details
According to the census from 2020, there were 28 people living in Jolley. These people lived in 12 households, with 8 of them being families.
The city had 24 housing units. All of the people living in Jolley were identified as White. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Jolley was 64.0 years old.
- About 10.7% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Half of the population (50.0%) was 65 years old or older.
The population was split evenly between males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
2010 Census Details
In the census from 2010, there were 41 people living in Jolley. They lived in 21 households, and 12 of these were families. All residents were identified as White. About 4.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 49.6 years.
- About 14.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 51.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.2% were 65 years or older.
More males lived in Jolley than females in 2010, with 61.0% male and 39.0% female.
Education in Jolley
Students in Jolley attend schools within the South Central Calhoun Community School District.
Before 2014, Jolley was part of the Rockwell City–Lytton Community School District. That district joined with another one to form the South Central Calhoun district on July 1, 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Jolley (Iowa) para niños
