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Josephine

Texas · 2,119 residents · 1.807 sq mi
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Josephine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,525 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $186,000. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,119
+257%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,173 / sq mi
+257%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.9
−13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02K3K5K6K1990201020202024Josephine
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,171
+96%since 2000
from $15,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,000
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
9.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+71%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score26.8%(159)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(1,390)
Black5.9%(125)
Hispanic / Latino21%(445)
Asian1%(22)
Other5.9%(125)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,359)
Diversity Score
64
+139%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Josephine, Texas?

Josephine, Texas has about 2,119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Josephine, Texas?

The typical household in Josephine, Texas earns about $58,750 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 $186,000, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Josephine, Texas?

About 16.0% 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 7.1% 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 1,631 residents, a change of about 334 percent over that period.

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