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Joaquin

Texas · 732 residents (2025 est.) · 2.337 sq mi
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Joaquin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,000. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
869
−6%since 2000
from 925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+13%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:732 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6557538519491K1990201020202024Joaquin
2024869
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,611 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,843
+79%since 2000
from $12,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+4%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(705)
Black19%(176)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.2%(418)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(435)
Black18.4%(160)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(65)
Diversity Score81.5%(708)
Diversity Score
82
+80%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.6%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+28.8 ptssince 2017
from 55.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joaquin, Texas?

Joaquin, Texas has about 869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joaquin, Texas?

The typical household in Joaquin, Texas earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joaquin, Texas expensive?

In Joaquin, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Joaquin, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Joaquin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joaquin, Texas?

About 25.9% of people in Joaquin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joaquin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Joaquin, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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