Josephine, Texas

Josephine is a city in Collin and Hunt counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 812 at the 2010 census,[3] with 755 residents in Collin and 57 in Hunt County.[4]

Josephine, Texas
City
Josephine City Park
Location of Josephine in Collin County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°3′40″N 96°18′48″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesCollin, Hunt
Area
 • Total1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2)
 • Land1.9 sq mi (4.8 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
581 ft (177 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total812
 • Density434/sq mi (167.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75164
Area code(s)972
FIPS code48-38068[1]
GNIS feature ID1338883[2]
Websitewww.cityofjosephinetx.com

Geography

Josephine is located in southeastern Collin County at 33°03′40″N 96°18′48″W (33.061018, -96.313227).[5] 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, Josephine has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), of which 1.9 square miles (4.8 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km2), or 3.64%, is water.[3]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1960296—
19702960.0%
198041640.5%
199050320.9%
200059418.1%
201081236.7%
Est. 20181,692[6]108.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2000 census there were 594 people in 205 households, including 166 families, in the city. The population density was 364.5 people per square mile (140.7/km2). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 135.0 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%.[1]

Of the 205 households 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 households were one person and 4.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 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% 65 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 household income was $34,750 and the median family income 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
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Josephine city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Josephine city (part), Collin County, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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