Holly Lake Ranch, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

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.