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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 | 581 ft (177 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 | 1338883 |
| Sales tax | 7.75% |
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, and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 7,113.
Geography
Josephine is located in southeastern Collin County at 33°03′40″N 96°18′26″W / 33.06111°N 96.30722°W (33.0612291, -96.3072028).
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.
Demographics
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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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2020 census
| 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% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,119 people, 686 households, and 584 families residing in the city. 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. 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
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.
Education
Josephine is served by the Community Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Josephine (Texas) para niños
