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Joshua, TX


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Joshua, Texas

Joshua, Texas, in Johnson county, is 18 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 4,528 people lived in Joshua.

The People and Families of Joshua

In Joshua, about 63% of adults are married. Joshua is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Joshua without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Joshua had a median family income of $50,785. The bulk of the population of Joshua is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Joshua residents donated more money ($2,700) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Joshua Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Joshua are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Joshua, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Joshua strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 19%Joshua Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Joshua People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Joshua, TX

Comparing Joshua to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime34
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