Josephine, Texas facts for kids
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Josephine, Texas
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Josephine City Park
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Location of Josephine in Collin County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Collin, Hunt |
| Established | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.877 sq mi (4.861 km2) |
| • Land | 1.807 sq mi (4.680 km2) |
| • Water | 0.070 sq mi (0.182 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,119 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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7,113 |
| • Density | 3,900/sq mi (1,520/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
75164, 75189
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972, and 945 |
| FIPS code | 48-38068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410151 |
| Sales tax | 7.75% |
Josephine is a city located in the state of Texas, USA. It is found in two counties: Collin and Hunt. In 2020, about 2,119 people lived there. By 2023, the population was estimated to have grown to around 7,113 people.
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Where is Josephine Located?
Josephine is in the southeastern part of Collin County. A small piece of the city also reaches into Hunt County. It is about 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Garland. It is also about 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Greenville.
The city covers a total area of about 1.877 square miles (4.861 km²). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Josephine has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 296 | — | |
| 1970 | 296 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 416 | 40.5% | |
| 1990 | 503 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 594 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 812 | 36.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,119 | 161.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,113 | 776.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census Texas Almanac: 1850-2000 2020 Census |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,119 people living in Josephine. These people lived in 686 households. Most of these households (584) were families. The city had about 702 housing units.
The population density was about 1,172.7 people per square mile (452.8 per km²). This tells us how many people live in each area.
Who Lives in Josephine?
The people in Josephine come from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the main groups in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| 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% |
About 70.9% of the people were White. About 5.9% were African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 21.0% of the population.
Age Groups
In 2020, about 28.8% of residents were under 18 years old. About 6.7% were under 5 years old. People aged 65 and older made up 9.7% of the population.
Education in Josephine
Students in Josephine attend schools that are part of the Community Independent School District. This district helps provide education for the children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Josephine (Texas) para niños
