Holly Lake Ranch, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Holly Lake Ranch, Texas had a total population of 2,956, the 585th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $70,179, which is 11% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.0%.

Key Takeaways

Unemployment rate of 11.4% is notably above the national average.

Holly Lake Ranch Quick Facts

Population 2,95690% MOE ±637

Median Household Income $70,17990% MOE ±$32,065

Median Home Value $260,20090% MOE ±$47,346

Poverty Rate 7.0%90% MOE ±4.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 11.4%90% MOE ±8.1 pts

Median Age 64.9 years90% MOE ±6.7 years

Homeownership Rate 94.8%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%90% MOE ±10.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 98.1%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 2,956 585th of 1,795

Median Income $70,179 average

Poverty Rate 7.0% 43% lower than national

Median Home Value $260,200 top 30%

How Holly Lake Ranch Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,529	2,956	No clear change (+16.9%)
Median household income	$65,332	$70,179	No clear change (+7.4%)
Median home value¹	$188,052	$260,200	+38.4%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Holly Lake Ranch Compares

Median Household Income

Holly Lake Ranch

$70,179

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Holly Lake Ranch

$260,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.8%

$25K-$50K 25.5%

$50K-$100K 25.7%

$100K+ 36.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

1.5%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

8.2%

$45K-$50K

9.6%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

3.5%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

6.1%

$125K-$150K

13.3%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

10.5%

Employment

11.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

32.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 94.8%

Renter 5.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.2%

18-34

7.0%

35-54

15.6%

55-74

35.9%

75+

27.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Holly Lake Ranch Rankings in Texas

#585 Population of 1,795

#652 Median Income of 1,546

#204 Education of 1,795

#425 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Wood County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mineola	5,068	$53,000	12.2%	$215,700
Winnsboro	3,485	$54,828	16.4%	$172,000
Quitman	2,420	$64,493	11.2%	$192,100
Hawkins	1,876	$72,404	13.3%	$165,900
Alba	664	$60,682	9.6%	$112,500
Yantis	353	$54,531	11.1%	$131,300

Cities Similar to Holly Lake Ranch

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Big Lake	2,990	$71,471	$157,900	14.1%	12.2%
South Padre Island	2,891	$70,472	$516,900	52.7%	16.0%
Bolivar Peninsula	2,951	$75,547	$315,500	13.9%	12.2%
Mauriceville	2,945	$64,167	$179,600	11.4%	13.6%
Taft	2,871	$73,032	$124,200	14.0%	21.3%

Population Overview

Holly Lake Ranch is a small community located in Texas, within Wood County. The total population is 2,956. It ranks as the 585th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holly Lake Ranch is 64.9 years. This is 82% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 27.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Holly Lake Ranch is $70,179. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 11.4%. This is 116% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $260,200. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Holly Lake Ranch has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.3% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

43.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%. Notably, 21.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Holly Lake Ranch, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas?

Holly Lake Ranch, Texas has a population of 2,956 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Holly Lake Ranch, TX?

The median household income in Holly Lake Ranch is $70,179, which is 13% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Holly Lake Ranch, TX?

The poverty rate in Holly Lake Ranch is 7.0%. This means approximately 208 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas?

Holly Lake Ranch's population is 89.3% White, 0.0% Black, 4.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Holly Lake Ranch, TX?

The median home value in Holly Lake Ranch is $260,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Holly Lake Ranch, Texas?

43.9% of adults (25+) in Holly Lake Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 21.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.