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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Joshua

Texas · 3,828 residents · 8.987 sq mi
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Joshua has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,679. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 700 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $72,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,828
−15%vs 2000
vs 4,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
426 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Joshua
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,679
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,431 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,933
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,363 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.1%
+11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$379
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $526 in 2000
US average: $450
69.2%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
30.8% rent
2.6
+37%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(4,085)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(358)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(894)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,710)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(139)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other2.4%(93)
Diversity Score15.4%(591)
15
−22%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.1%
−13.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Joshua, Texas?

Joshua, Texas has about 3,828 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Joshua, Texas?

The typical household in Joshua, Texas earns about $27,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joshua, Texas expensive?

In Joshua, Texas, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Joshua, Texas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Joshua, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joshua, Texas?

About 18.1% of people in Joshua, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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