Josephine, Texas

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]

Josephine, Texas
City
Josephine City Park
Location of Josephine in Collin County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°03′40″N 96°18′26″W
Country	United States
State	Texas
Counties	Collin, Hunt
Established	1888
Incorporated	1955
Government [1]
• Type	Council-Manager
• Mayor	Jason Turney[citation needed]
• Councilmember	Doug Ewing Brad Ahlfinger Alex Esquivel Dr. Pam Sardo Gary Chappell[citation needed]
Area [2]
• 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 [3]	604 ft (184 m)
Population  (2020)[4]
• 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

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

Historical population

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]

Josephine racial composition as of 2020^[10]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)^[a]

Race	Number	Percentage
White (NH)	1,390	65.6%
Black or African American (NH)	125	5.9%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	7	0.33%
Asian (NH)	22	1.04%
Pacific Islander (NH)	2	0.09%
Some other race (NH)	11	0.52%
Mixed or multiracial (NH)	117	5.52%
Hispanic or Latino	445	21.0%
Total	2,119	100.00%

1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.^[11][12]

As of the 2020 census, 2,119 people, 686 households, and 584 families were residing in the city.^[13] The population density was 1,172.7 inhabitants per square mile (452.8/km²). There were 702 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 70.9% White, 5.9% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 9.0% from some other races, and 12.3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 21.0% of the population.^[14] About 28.8% of residents were under 18, 6.7% were under 5, and 9.7% were 65 and older.

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.

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.^[15][16]