Jollyville, Texas facts for kids
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Jollyville, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Williamson, Travis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km2) |
| • Land | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,151 |
| • Density | 2,737/sq mi (1,056/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78729
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-37936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360365 |
Jollyville is a neighborhood in the northern part of Austin, Texas, United States. In 2010, it was known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area set up by the government for counting people. Jollyville was located in Travis and Williamson counties. Since 2010, the city of Austin has taken over Jollyville, making it a part of Austin. In 2010, about 16,151 people lived there.
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History of Jollyville
The Jollyville area was first settled by Henry Rhodes. He received a land grant in 1841. This grant gave him about 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of land from the Republic of Texas.
The name "Jollyville" came from a later settler, John G. Jolly. He bought 160 acres (0.65 km2) in 1866. John and his wife, Nancy Isabell Jolly, ran a blacksmith shop and a store. The Jolly family also gave land for a school and a cemetery. They were later buried in this cemetery.
For many years, only a few families lived in Jollyville. In 1960, there were only about twenty families. But as the nearby city of Austin grew, Jollyville also started to grow. It became a suburban community, with more homes and people moving in.
Geography of Jollyville
Jollyville is located at 30°27′12″N 97°45′45″W / 30.45333°N 97.76250°W. It is in the state of Texas.
The area covers about 5.9 square miles (15.3 km2). All of this land is dry land; there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Jollyville Population and People
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| 1990 | 15,206 | — | |
| 2000 | 15,813 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 16,151 | 2.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 15,813 people living in Jollyville. These people lived in 5,897 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 4,145 of these households were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there, about 42.2%. Most households were married couples living together (57.2%). Some households (9.5%) had a female head of the house without a husband. About 20.5% of households were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Jollyville was 32 years old. About 28.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 41.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Climate in Jollyville
The weather in Jollyville has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa."
Education in Jollyville
Students in Jollyville attend schools in the Round Rock Independent School District. This district manages the public schools in the area.
There are four elementary schools that serve different parts of Jollyville:
- Forest North Elementary
- Jollyville Elementary
- Live Oak Elementary
- Pond Springs Elementary
For middle school, students go to either Deerpark Middle School or Pearson Ranch Middle School. All high school students in Jollyville attend McNeil High School.
See also
In Spanish: Jollyville (Texas) para niños
