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Tolar, TX
City in Hood County, Texas.
Population
1,585
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,434
ZIP codes
0
Tolar and its ZIP codes
Tolar at a glance
- Tolar is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,250, 16% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,100 (30% below Texas) and median rent is $1,700 a month.
Local data for Tolar, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tolar, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,250
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$1,700/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
23.7
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (378), German Americans (233), Mexican Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hood County. PPP loans are for Tolar.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,144
18,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,107
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$593M
FY 2026, $9,622 per person
How people get to work
Tolar, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tolar, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
458
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 31°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tolar, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Tolar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluff DaleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| GranburyCity | 8 mi | 17.2 |
| Oak Trail ShoresCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Canyon CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Stockton BendCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LipanCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Horseshoe BendCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| DeCordovaCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Glen RoseCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| Pecan PlantationCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.4 |
| DennisTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Western LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| StephenvilleCity | 21 mi | 12 |
| CressonCity | 22 mi | 11.6 |
| HuckabayCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| BrazosCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tolar, TX in?
- Tolar is in Hood County, Texas.
- What is the population of Tolar, TX?
- About 1,585 people live in Tolar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tolar?
- Nearby places include Bluff Dale (6.8 mi), Granbury (8 mi), Oak Trail Shores (8.4 mi), Canyon Creek (10 mi), Stockton Bend (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023