Joshua is a city located in Johnson County Texas. Joshua has a 2024 population of 9,219. Joshua is currently growing at a rate of 3.57% annually and its population has increased by 16.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,947 in 2020.
The average household income in Joshua is $84,945 with a poverty rate of 13.57%. The median age in Joshua is 35.4 years: 36 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Joshua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,170 | 89.58% |
| Other race | 402 | 5.02% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 4.27% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,979 | 2.68 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Married | 1,581 | 3.24 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 768 | 1.26 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Female | 472 | 3.11 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Male | 158 | 2.66 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 585 | 11.7% |
| Associates Degree | 569 | 11.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 740 | 14.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 421 | 8.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,201 | 24.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 2.16% |
| Some College | 1,377 | 27.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,507 | 3,986 | 1,009 |
| Hispanic | 337 | 188 | 47 |
| Other Race | 185 | 66 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 101 | 42 |
| Native American | 49 | 26 | 16 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 27 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,287 | $65,329 | $60,082 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,066 | $110,161 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,968 | $38,295 | $16,645 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $16,553 |
| Overall | $43,356 | $49,129 | $39,240 |
| Some College | $48,018 | $79,196 | $43,580 |
$43,356
Average Earnings
$49,129
Average Male
$39,240
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.81% of Joshua residents speak only English, while 8.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,991 | 653 | 9.34% |
| Other | 402 | 345 | 85.82% |
| Hispanic | 726 | 298 | 41.05% |
| Multiple | 342 | 44 | 12.87% |
| Black | 33 | 29 | 87.88% |
13.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.32%
Male Poverty Rate
15.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Joshua is Black, with 87.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Joshua is White, with 9.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.83% |
| High School | 14.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.87% |
| Some College | 3.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.5% |
| Female Employed | 7.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,908 | $98,858 |
| Households | $66,183 | $84,945 |
| Married Families | $107,853 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,771 | $42,437 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
304
Number of Veterans
280
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 5.43% |
| Other Race | 20 | 9.95% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 4.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.41%
Born in Joshua
97.09%
Native Born
2.91%
Foreign Born
1.89%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
97.09% of Joshua residents were born in the United States, with 78.41% having been born in Texas. 1.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,809 | 318 | 3.03% |
| 2028 | 10,491 | 318 | 3.13% |
| 2027 | 10,173 | 318 | 3.23% |
| 2026 | 9,855 | 318 | 3.33% |
| 2025 | 9,537 | 318 | 3.45% |
| 2024 | 9,219 | 318 | 3.57% |
| 2023 | 8,901 | 226 | 2.61% |
| 2022 | 8,675 | 576 | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 8,099 | 152 | 1.91% |
| 2020 | 7,947 | -138 | -1.71% |
| 2019 | 8,085 | 180 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 7,905 | 104 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 7,801 | 718 | 10.14% |
| 2016 | 7,083 | 564 | 8.65% |
| 2015 | 6,519 | 61 | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 6,458 | 40 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 6,418 | -19 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 6,437 | 40 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 6,397 | -20 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 6,417 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,528 | 700 | 18.29% |
| 1990 | 3,828 | -6,981 | -64.59% |