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Josephine, Texas
City
Josephine City Park
Josephine City Park
Location of Josephine in Collin County, Texas
Location of Josephine in Collin County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°03′40″N 96°18′26″W / 33.06111°N 96.30722°W / 33.06111; -96.30722
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesCollin, Hunt
Established1888
Incorporated1955
Government
[1]
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorJason Turney
 • CouncilmemberDoug Ewing
Brad Ahlfinger
Alex Esquivel
Dr. Pam Sardo
Gary Chappell
Area
[2]
 • Total1.877 sq mi (4.861 km2)
 • Land1.807 sq mi (4.680 km2)
 • Water0.070 sq mi (0.182 km2)
Elevation
[3]
581 ft (177 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total2,119
 • Estimate 
(2023)[5]
7,113
 • Density3,900/sq mi (1,520/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
75164, 75189
Area code972
FIPS code48-38068
GNIS feature ID1338883[3]
Sales tax7.75%[6]
Websitecityofjosephinetx.com

Josephine is a city in Collin and Hunt Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,119 at the 2020 census,[4] and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 7,113.[5]

Geography[edit]

Josephine is located in southeastern Collin County at 33°03′40″N 96°18′26″W / 33.06111°N 96.30722°W / 33.06111; -96.30722 (33.0612291, -96.3072028).[3]

A small portion extends east into Hunt County. It is 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Garland and 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Greenville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.877 square miles (4.86 km2), of which, 1.807 square miles (4.68 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water.[2]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960296—
19702960.0%
198041640.5%
199050320.9%
200059418.1%
201081236.7%
20202,119161.0%
2023 (est.)7,113[5]235.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
Texas Almanac: 1850-2000[8][9]
2020 Census[4]

2020 census[edit]

Josephine racial composition as of 2020[10]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 1,390 65.6%
Black or African American (NH) 125 5.9%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 7 0.33%
Asian (NH) 22 1.04%
Pacific Islander (NH) 2 0.09%
Some Other Race (NH) 11 0.52%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 117 5.52%
Hispanic or Latino 445 21.0%
Total 2,119 100.00%

As of the 2020 census, there were 2,119 people, 686 households, and 584 families residing in the city.[13] The population density was 1,172.7 inhabitants per square mile (452.8/km2). There were 702 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 70.9% White, 5.9% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.9% from some other races and 12.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.0% of the population.[14] 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.7% were under 5 years of age, and 9.7% were 65 and older.

2010 census[edit]

As of the 2010 census, there were 812 people, 282 households, and _ families residing in the city. The population density was 433.9 inhabitants per square mile (167.5/km2). There were 316 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 88.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 7.3% from some other races and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.1% of the population.

2000 census[edit]

As of the 2000 census, there were 594 people, 205 households, and 166 families residing in the city. The population density was 364.5 inhabitants per square mile (140.7/km2). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 135.0 inhabitants per square mile (52.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.93% White, 1.18% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.51% Pacific Islander, 4.21% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.61% of the population.

There were 205 households out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,879. About 11.1% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Josephine is served by the Community Independent School District.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[11][12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "City Council". City of Josephine, Texas. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Josephine, Texas
  4. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023". United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Josephine (TX) sales tax rate". Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ Texas Almanac. "Texas Almanac: City Population History from 1850–2000" (PDF). Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Texas Almanac. "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  10. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  11. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  12. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "How many people live in Josephine city, Texas". USA Today. Retrieved July 1, 2024.

External links[edit]

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