Joaquin, Texas
City · Population 729 · #900 in Texas
About Joaquin
Joaquin is a tiny community in eastern Texas, home to 729 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Joaquin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.31 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 316 residents per square mile.
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Texas news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Joaquin Unique
- The only place in America named Joaquin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Joaquin
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🏫 Schools in Joaquin
- JOAQUIN EL
- JOAQUIN J H SCHOOL
- JOAQUIN SCHOOLS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)729
Rank in state#900 of 1,224
Land area2.31 sq mi
Density316/sq mi
Coordinates31.9656, -94.0484
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now65°F
ConditionsMostly Cloudy
Wind0 to 5 mph
Source: National Weather Service