Josephine, Texas
Josephine, Texas | |
|---|---|
Josephine City Park | |
Location of Josephine in Collin County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 33°03′40″N 96°18′26″W / 33.06111°N 96.30722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Collin, Hunt |
| Established | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Jason Turney |
| • Councilmember | Doug Ewing Brad Ahlfinger Alex Esquivel Dr. Pam Sardo Gary Chappell |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.877 sq mi (4.861 km2) |
| • Land | 1.807 sq mi (4.680 km2) |
| • Water | 0.070 sq mi (0.182 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,119 |
• Estimate (2023)[5] | 7,113 |
| • Density | 3,900/sq mi (1,520/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 75164, 75189 |
| Area codes | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-38068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410151[3] |
| Sales tax | 7.75%[6] |
| Website | cityofjosephinetx.com |
Josephine is a city in Collin and Hunt Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 2,119 at the 2020 census,[4] and according to 2023 census estimates, the city had a population of 7,113.[5]
Geography
Josephine is located in southeastern Collin County. A small portion extends east into Hunt County. It is 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Garland and 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Greenville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.877 square miles (4.86 km2), of which 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) is covered by water.[2]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 296 | — | |
| 1970 | 296 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 416 | 40.5% | |
| 1990 | 503 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 594 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 812 | 36.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,119 | 161.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,113 | [5] | 235.7% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] Texas Almanac: 1850-2000[8][9] 2020 Census[4] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Josephine had a population of 2,119, 686 households, and 584 families residing in the city.[10] The population density was 1,172.7 inhabitants per square mile (452.8/km2).[11]
The median age was 30.9 years, with 31.9% of residents under the age of 18 and 7.9% 65 years of age or older; for every 100 females there were 98.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.7 males age 18 and over.[10]
Of the 686 households, 53.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 66.6% were married-couple households, 12.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 15.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present; about 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 702 housing units, of which 2.3% were vacant; the homeowner vacancy rate was 0.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.9%.[10]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[12]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,503 | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 188 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 261 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 445 | 21.0% |
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, 812 people, including 282 households and families were living in the city. The population density was 433.9 inhabitants per square mile (167.5/km2) in 316 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 88.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 7.3% from some other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 18.1% of the population.
2000 census
As of the 2000 census, 594 people, 205 households, and 166 families resided in the city. The population density was 364.5 inhabitants per square mile (140.7/km2). The 220 housing units had an average density of 135.0 inhabitants per square mile (52.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.93% White, 1.18% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.51% Pacific Islander, 4.21% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 10.61% of the population.
Of the 205 households, 45.4% had children under 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were not families. About 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the city, the age distribution was 29.1% under 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,750, and for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,879. About 11.1% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Josephine is served by the Community Independent School District.[14][15]
References
- ^ "City Council". City of Josephine, Texas. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Josephine, Texas
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023". United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Josephine (TX) sales tax rate". Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Texas Almanac. "Texas Almanac: City Population History from 1850–2000" (PDF). Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Texas Almanac. "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "How many people live in Josephine city, Texas". USA Today. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Collin County, TX (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2025. - Text list
- ^ Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hunt County, TX (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2025. - Text list