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Joshua Tree, California
Census-designated place
Joshua Tree
Central Joshua Tree
Central Joshua Tree
Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
Joshua Tree, California is located in the United States
Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree, California
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  California
County San Bernardino
Area
 • Total 37.044 sq mi (95.943 km2)
 • Land 37.044 sq mi (95.943 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
2,736 ft (834 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 7,414
 • Density 200.140/sq mi (77.275/km2)
Time zone UTC−08:00 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−07:00 (PDT)
ZIP Code
92252
Area codes 442/760
FIPS code 06-37554
GNIS feature ID 1652731

Joshua Tree is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 7,414 at the 2010 census. At approximately 2,700 feet (820 meters) above sea level, Joshua Tree and its surrounding communities are located in the High Desert of California. The center of the business district in Joshua Tree is on California State Route 62.

Geography

Joshua Tree is located in the Mojave Desert at 34°8′N 116°19′W / 34.133°N 116.317°W / 34.133; -116.317.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total all land area of 95.9 km² (37.0 mi²). Joshua Tree, California is home to Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree shares the border to its east with Twentynine Palms, California, its western border with Yucca Valley, California, its northwestern border with Landers, California, and its southern border is Coachella Valley, California.

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Joshua Tree is famous for its sunrises.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
U.S. Decennial Census
Hazy Crazy Sunrise
Joshua Tree is famous for its sunrises.

2010

At the 2010 census Joshua Tree had a population of 7,414. The population density was 200.1 people per square mile (77.3/km2). The racial makeup of Joshua Tree was 6,176 (83.3%) White (73.9% Non-Hispanic White), 234 (3.2%) African American, 84 (1.1%) Native American, 104 (1.4%) Asian, 18 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 368 (5.0%) from other races, and 430 (5.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,308 persons (17.6%).

The census reported that 7,263 people (98.0% of the population) lived in households, 30 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 121 (1.6%) were institutionalized.

There were 3,088 households, 862 (27.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,209 (39.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 431 (14.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, and 162 (5.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 237 (7.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 30 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,018 households (33.0%) were one person and 358 (11.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35. There were 1,802 families (58.4% of households); the average family size was 2.97.

The age distribution was 1,626 people (21.9%) under the age of 18, 813 people (11.0%) aged 18 to 24, 1,756 people (23.7%) aged 25 to 44, 2,056 people (27.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,163 people (15.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

There were 3,808 housing units at an average density of 102.8 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,872 (60.6%) were owner-occupied and 1,216 (39.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%. 4,178 people (56.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,085 people (41.6%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Joshua Tree had a median household income of $39,492, with 21.8% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

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Wilderness near the Bartlett Mountains. The community's namesake, the western Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) on October 9, 2020 became a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act; the first plant species granted such protection due to the impacts of climate change.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 4,207 people, 1,765 households, and 1,057 families in the CDP. The population density was 265.4/km2 (687.5/mi2). There were 2,112 housing units at an average density of 133.2/km2 (345.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.38% White, 1.76% African American, 1.57% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.62% Pacific Islander, 4.61% from other races, and 3.95% from two or more races. 12.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 1,765 households 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 33.3% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median household income was $26,535 and the median family income was $33,333. Males had a median income of $27,465 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,856. 21.2% of the population and 18.0% of families were below the poverty line. 31.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Visitor center

The Joshua Tree Visitor Center (Joshua Tree National Park) is located at the junction of Highway 62 and Park Boulevard in "downtown" Joshua Tree and the parks West Entrance is located 5 mi (8.0 km) south. The community of Joshua Tree is not an incorporated town or city. Joshua Tree community is represented by the Joshua Tree Municipal Advisory Counsel (MAC) as the official liaison between the community and the San Bernardino County government.

Climate data for Joshua Tree, California.
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 79
(26)		 86
(30)		 90
(32)		 99
(37)		 102
(39)		 113
(45)		 115
(46)		 110
(43)		 105
(41)		 102
(39)		 86
(30)		 78
(26)		 115
(46)
Average high °F (°C) 62.2
(16.8)		 61.5
(16.4)		 69.8
(21.0)		 76.4
(24.7)		 86.0
(30.0)		 93.9
(34.4)		 101.1
(38.4)		 100.4
(38.0)		 95.8
(35.4)		 81.2
(27.3)		 69.1
(20.6)		 58.2
(14.6)		 79.6
(26.4)
Average low °F (°C) 37.9
(3.3)		 37.5
(3.1)		 41.0
(5.0)		 46.0
(7.8)		 53.4
(11.9)		 60.0
(15.6)		 70.8
(21.6)		 70.1
(21.2)		 65.8
(18.8)		 53.4
(11.9)		 43.0
(6.1)		 35.8
(2.1)		 51.2
(10.7)
Record low °F (°C) 18
(−8)		 18
(−8)		 29
(−2)		 32
(0)		 36
(2)		 40
(4)		 55
(13)		 52
(11)		 46
(8)		 37
(3)		 26
(−3)		 17
(−8)		 17
(−8)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.62
(16)		 0.48
(12)		 0.39
(9.9)		 0.13
(3.3)		 0.17
(4.3)		 0.01
(0.25)		 0.33
(8.4)		 0.50
(13)		 0.33
(8.4)		 0.33
(8.4)		 0.61
(15)		 0.79
(20)		 4.69
(119)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.5
(1.3)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 1.6
(4.1)		 2.1
(5.3)
Source: The Western Regional Climate Center


Notable people

Natives

People born in Joshua Tree:

  • Less Bells, musician
  • Brent Bolthouse, entrepreneur
  • Josh Homme (born 1973), musician

Inhabitants

People who live/lived in Joshua Tree:

  • Alma Allen (born 1970), sculptor
  • Tara Beier, singer
  • Marjorie Cameron (1922-1995), actress
  • Joey Castillo (born 1966), musician
  • Dave Catching (born 1961), musician
  • Edie Fake (born 1980), artist
  • Lou Harrison (1917-2003), composer
  • Conrad Lambert, musician known as "Merz"
  • Myshkin, singer
  • Simon Rex (born 1974), actor
  • Wayne Static (1965-2014), musician
  • John Whooley, musician
  • Charles M. Wysocki (1928-2002), painter

Deaths

People who died in Joshua Tree:

  • Charles H. Gray (1921-2008), actor
  • Ish Kabibble (1908-1994), comedian
  • Art Kunkin (1928-2019), journalist
  • John F. Logan (1946-2013), musician known as "Juke"
  • Gram Parsons (1946-1973), musician
  • Noah Purifoy (1917-2004), artist

Images for kids

  • Joshua Tree Welcome Sign

    Joshua Tree Welcome sign off Highway 62

  • Joshua Tree CA 20170907

    Southward view of Joshua Tree Town Center in front of the mountains of Joshua Tree National Park

  • Twenty-Nine Palms Highway in Joshua Tree, CA

    Southwesterly view of the San Bernardino Mountains from Twenty-Nine Palms Highway (CA Route 62)

  • Joshua Tree Downtown 2017

    Downtown Joshua Tree looking southwest

  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 12

    Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center

  • JTCA RetreatCtr2 20140905

    Southwesterly view of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center

  • Copper Mountain College 2016

    Copper Mountain College

  • JTCA 2 20140905

    Backcountry road off of Olympic Road in Joshua Tree

See also

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