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 $86,028 with a poverty rate of 18.73%. The median age in Joshua is 36.6 years: 39 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Joshua was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,574 | 79.41% |
| Other race | 637 | 7.69% |
| Two or more races | 631 | 7.62% |
| Black or African American | 356 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,063 | 2.7 | 58 | 42 |
| Married | 1,600 | 3.22 | 74 | 26 |
| Non Family | 836 | 1.15 | 30 | 70 |
| Female | 448 | 3.59 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 179 | 3.05 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 514 | 9.8% |
| Associates Degree | 707 | 13.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 881 | 16.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 666 | 12.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,064 | 20.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 231 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 1,180 | 22.51% |
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 | 4,133 | 3,728 | 1,053 |
| Hispanic | 606 | 282 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 373 | 210 | 107 |
| Other Race | 304 | 143 | 36 |
| Black | 299 | 299 | 266 |
| Native American | 57 | 41 | 13 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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 | $65,625 | $85,134 | $63,491 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $35,481 |
| High School Graduate | $35,962 | $41,780 | $16,793 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $19,259 |
| Overall | $46,165 | $49,732 | $43,947 |
| Some College | $50,994 | $69,208 | $47,421 |
$46,165
Average Earnings
$49,732
Average Male
$43,947
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.13% of Joshua residents speak only English, while 12.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,473 | 680 | 10.51% |
| Other | 637 | 523 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,110 | 439 | 39.55% |
| Black | 356 | 288 | 80.9% |
| Multiple | 631 | 49 | 7.77% |
18.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.95%
Male Poverty Rate
20.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Joshua is Other, with 82.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Joshua is Multiple, with 7.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.07% |
| High School | 17.58% |
| Some College | 6.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.03% |
| Female Employed | 7.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,128 | $104,144 |
| Households | $60,466 | $86,028 |
| Married Families | $108,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,697 | $34,830 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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
292
Number of Veterans
270
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 5.61% |
| Other Race | 27 | 8.49% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 3.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
74.95%
Born in Joshua
95.42%
Native Born
4.58%
Foreign Born
2.91%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
95.42% of Joshua residents were born in the United States, with 74.95% having been born in Texas. 2.91% 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% |