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Josephine

Texas · 10,208 residents (2025 est.) · 1.807 sq mi
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#2Fastest growingof 6,811+175.7%#187Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.2%
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Josephine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,248 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $320,200. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 173%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,842
+884%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,233 / sq mi
+951%since 2009
from 308 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,208 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
02K3K5K6K1990201020202024Josephine
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(348)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 913.1%(766)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(474)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(447)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(256)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(673)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.1%(1,055)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(675)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.7%(447)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(497)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.8%(164)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(40)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,041
+133%since 2000
from $15,879 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+14%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,200
+173%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,688
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+101%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(519)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(63)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(3,877)
Black5.3%(307)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(1,339)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other5.4%(314)
Diversity Score
63
+186%since 2009
from 22 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.8%(980)
Salvadoran1.7%(98)
Cuban1.4%(82)
Puerto Rican0.9%(51)
Peruvian0.3%(19)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.1%(6)
Okinawan0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Guamanian0.2%(10)
Ancestry
English8.1%(476)
American7.9%(462)
Irish7.4%(434)
German6%(350)
Dutch1.7%(99)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(78)
Italian1.1%(63)
Scottish1%(61)
French0.9%(53)
Polish0.9%(50)
Arab0.8%(46)
Lebanese0.8%(46)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.7%(38)
Croatian0.6%(37)
Serbian0.6%(37)
British0.4%(21)
West Indian0.4%(21)
Norwegian0.3%(20)
Swedish0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.2%(491)
Married67.2%(1,424)
Widowed3.4%(73)
Divorced6.1%(130)
Women 15+
Never married22.8%(488)
Married62.4%(1,332)
Widowed5.9%(125)
Divorced8.9%(191)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Josephine, Texas?

Josephine, Texas has about 5,842 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Josephine, Texas?

The typical household in Josephine, Texas earns about $91,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Josephine, Texas expensive?

In Josephine, Texas, the median home is worth about $320,200, and the typical rent is about $1,688 a month.

How educated are people in Josephine, Texas?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Josephine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Josephine, Texas?

About 5.8% of people in Josephine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Josephine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Josephine, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,354 residents, a change of about 1097 percent over that period.

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