Josephine is a city in Collin and Hunt Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 2,119 at the 2020 census, and according to 2023 census estimates, the city had a population of 7,113.

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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<br>Texas Almanac: 1850-2000<br>2020 Census The population density was .

The median age was 30.9 years, with 31.9% of residents under the age of 18 and 7.9% 65 years of age or older; for every 100 females there were 98.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.7 males age 18 and over.

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|+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census

! Race !! Number !! Percent

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| White || 1,503 || 70.9%

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| Black or African American || 125 || 5.9%

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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 16 || 0.8%

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| Asian || 24 || 1.1%

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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 2 || 0.1%

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| Some other race || 188 || 8.9%

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| Two or more races || 261 || 12.3%

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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 445 || 21.0%

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2010 census

As of the 2010 census, 812 people, including 282 households and families were living in the city. The population density was in 316 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 88.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 7.3% from some other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 18.1% of the population.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, 594 people, 205 households, and 166 families resided in the city. The population density was . The 220 housing units had an average density of . 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. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 10.61% of the population.

Of the 205 households, 45.4% had children under 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 not families. About 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the age distribution was 29.1% under 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 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,750, and 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

Josephine is served by the Community Independent School District.

References

  • City of Josephine – Official Website