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Joshua

Texas · 4,528 residents · 8.987 sq mi
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Joshua has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,431. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $82,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,528
+18%since 1990
from 3,828 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
504 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 426 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.3
+8%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Joshua
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,431
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,679 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,363
+42%since 1990
from $12,933 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.3%
−11.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−27%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,710)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(139)
Asian0.7%(25)
Diversity Score15.4%(591)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(4,085)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(358)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score19.8%(894)
Diversity Score
20
+28%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joshua, Texas?

Joshua, Texas has about 4,528 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Joshua, Texas?

The typical household in Joshua, Texas earns about $43,431 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 $82,700, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Joshua, Texas?

About 15.4% 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 6.3% of people in Joshua, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joshua, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Joshua, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 700 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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