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Joaquin, TX
City in Shelby County, Texas.
Population
869
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
377
ZIP codes
0
Joaquin and its ZIP codes
Joaquin at a glance
- Joaquin is about 3.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,625, 55% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $52,000 (82% below Texas) and median rent is $663 a month.
Local data for Joaquin, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Joaquin, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,625
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$52,000
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (206), Irish Americans (70), German Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Joaquin.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,446
8,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $5,684 per person
How people get to work
Joaquin, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Joaquin, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
481
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joaquin, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Joaquin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Logansport, LATown | 3.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Stanley, LAVillage | 8.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Longstreet, LAVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| TenahaTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| CenterCity | 14 mi | 8 |
| ShelbyvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| HuxleyCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| Keachi, LATown | 16 mi | 5 |
| Grand Cane, LAVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Gary CityTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| South Mansfield, LAVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| TimpsonCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| Gloster, LACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| CarthageCity | 21 mi | 10.7 |
| Mansfield, LACity | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| Converse, LAVillage | 25 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joaquin, TX in?
- Joaquin is in Shelby County, Texas.
- What is the population of Joaquin, TX?
- About 869 people live in Joaquin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joaquin?
- Nearby places include Logansport, LA (3.4 mi), Stanley, LA (8.9 mi), Longstreet, LA (11 mi), Tenaha (12 mi), Center (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023