Josephine, TX Demographics

A map of Josephine's Population by Race

Josephine, Texas has an estimated population of 5,842, a dramatic increase from the 2,119 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.4% White, 22.9% Hispanic, 5.3% Black, 2.9% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Josephine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Josephine has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Josephine, that probability was 51.9% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Josephine is ranked the 388th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Josephine was ranked the 686th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Josephine's White Population

3,877 residents of Josephine, or 66.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Josephine is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Josephine ranks 674th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Josephine's White population has grown by an estimated 178.9%. White residents' share of Josephine's population has increased from 65.6% to 66.4%.

Josephine is more White than neighboring Royse City (59.1% White), and Lavon (54% White). Josephine is less White than neighboring Nevada (75.2% White), Caddo Mills (79.7% White), and Farmersville (71.4% White).

Josephine's Black Population

307 residents of Josephine, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Josephine is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Josephine ranks 479th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Josephine's Black population has grown by an estimated 145.6%. Black residents' share of Josephine's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.3%.

Josephine is more Black than neighboring Nevada (0.5% Black), Caddo Mills (3.9% Black), and Farmersville (1.2% Black). Josephine is less Black than neighboring Royse City (9.7% Black), and Lavon (8.5% Black).

Josephine's Asian Population

5 residents of Josephine, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Josephine is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Josephine ranks 444th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Josephine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Asian residents' share of Josephine's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Josephine is more Asian than neighboring Farmersville (0% Asian). Josephine is less Asian than neighboring Nevada (2.8% Asian), Royse City (1.4% Asian), and Lavon (7.8% Asian).

Josephine's Hispanic Population

1,339 residents of Josephine, or 22.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Josephine is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Josephine ranks 1129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Josephine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Josephine's population has increased from 21.0% to 22.9%.

Josephine is more Hispanic than neighboring Nevada (17.9% Hispanic), Caddo Mills (10.7% Hispanic), Farmersville (18.9% Hispanic), and Lavon (20.7% Hispanic). Josephine is less Hispanic than neighboring Royse City (27% Hispanic).

Josephine's Native American/Other Population

172 residents of Josephine, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Josephine is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Josephine ranks 480th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Josephine's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 760.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Josephine's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.9%.

Josephine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nevada (1.8% Native American/Other), Royse City (1% Native American/Other), Caddo Mills (0.2% Native American/Other), Farmersville (0% Native American/Other), and Lavon (2.6% Native American/Other).

Josephine's Multiracial Population

142 residents of Josephine, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Josephine is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Josephine ranks 181st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Josephine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Josephine's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.4%.

Josephine is more Multiracial than neighboring Nevada (1.7% Multiracial), and Royse City (1.9% Multiracial). Josephine is less Multiracial than neighboring Caddo Mills (5.4% Multiracial), Farmersville (8.5% Multiracial), and Lavon (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.