Joshua Tree, California


Joshua Tree is a census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 6,489 at the 2020 census. At approximately 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.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total land area of 93.5 km.
Joshua Tree is home to Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree shares its eastern border with Twentynine Palms, its western border with Yucca Valley, and its northwestern border with Landers; it is bordered on the south by the Coachella Valley. The Bartlett Mountains are northwest of the community.

Demographics

Joshua Tree was first listed as an unincorporated place in the 1970 U.S. census; and then as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. census.

2020

The 2020 United States census reported that Joshua Tree had a population of 6,489. The population density was. The racial makeup of Joshua Tree was 72.2% White, 3.4% African American, 1.5% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 7.1% from other races, and 13.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.0% of the population.
The census reported that 96.9% of the population lived in households, 0.6% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 2.5% were institutionalized.
There were 2,783 households, out of which 21.7% included children under the age of 18, 34.9% were married-couple households, 10.0% were cohabiting couple households, 31.2% had a female householder with no partner present, and 23.9% had a male householder with no partner present. 35.9% of households were one person, and 15.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26. There were 1,515 families.
The age distribution was 18.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% aged 18 to 24, 25.3% aged 25 to 44, 27.2% aged 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 45.1years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males.
There were 3,745 housing units at an average density of, of which 2,783 were occupied. Of these, 60.4% were owner-occupied, and 39.6% were occupied by renters.
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 7.6% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 88.5% spoke only English at home, 8.2% spoke Spanish, 2.3% spoke other Indo-European languages, 0.5% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages, and 0.6% spoke other languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 91.9% were high school graduates and 25.0% had a bachelor's degree.
The median household income in 2023 was $64,036, and the per capita income was $33,512. About 14.6% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the poverty line.
File:JoshuaTree 20150911.jpg|thumb|Wilderness near the Bartlett Mountains. The community's namesake, the western Joshua Tree 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.

2010

At the 2010 census Joshua Tree had a population of 7,414. The population density was. The racial makeup of Joshua Tree was 6,176 White, 234 African American, 84 Native American, 104 Asian, 18 Pacific Islander, 368 from other races, and 430 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,308 persons.
The census reported that 7,263 people lived in households, 30 lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 121 were institutionalized.
There were 3,088 households, 862 had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,209 were opposite-sex married couples living together, 431 had a female householder with no husband present, and 162 had a male householder with no wife present. There were 237 unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 30 same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,018 households were one person and 358 had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35. There were 1,802 families ; the average family size was 2.97.
The age distribution was 1,626 people under the age of 18, 813 people aged 18 to 24, 1,756 people aged 25 to 44, 2,056 people aged 45 to 64, and 1,163 people 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 were owner-occupied and 1,216 were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%. 4,178 people lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,085 people 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.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Joshua Tree is in, and in.
In the United States House of Representatives, Joshua Tree is located in California's 23rd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R+10 and is represented by.
Joshua Tree is represented by San Bernardino County 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Rowe.

Attractions

The Joshua Tree Visitor Center for Joshua Tree National Park is located at the junction of Highway 62 and Park Boulevard in downtown Joshua Tree and the park's west entrance is located south. The community of Joshua Tree is unincorporated and is represented by the Joshua Tree Municipal Advisory Counsel as the official liaison between the community and the San Bernardino County government.
Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum of Assemblage Art is of sculptures, assemblages, and installations mostly made from found material by Noah Purifoy. The World Famous Crochet Museum is also located in the area.

Wildlife

The Joshua Tree National Park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, featuring 57 types of mammals, including elusive bighorn sheep and common coyotes, alongside 46 reptile species, like the increasingly rare desert tortoise. The park is also a key spot on the Pacific Flyway, recording over 250 bird species, making it a hotspot for birdwatching, from common ravens to migrating warblers. Within the city of Joshua Tree itself, animals like cottontail rabbits, coyotes, roadrunners and quails can be frequently seen.

Notable people

Natives

People born in Joshua Tree:
  • Less Bells, musician
  • Brent Bolthouse, entrepreneur
  • Josh Homme, musician
  • Phillip Carl Jablonski, serial killer

    Inhabitants

People who live/lived in Joshua Tree:
  • Alma Allen, sculptor
  • Tara Beier, singer
  • Marjorie Cameron, actress
  • Joey Castillo, musician
  • Dave Catching, musician
  • Edie Fake, artist
  • Lou Harrison, composer
  • Conrad Lambert, musician known as "Merz"
  • Cate Le Bon, musician and artist
  • Myshkin, singer
  • Johnette Napolitano, musician and artist
  • Simon Rex, actor
  • Wayne Static, musician
  • John Whooley, musician
  • Charles M. Wysocki, painter

    Deaths

People who died in Joshua Tree:
  • Charles H. Gray, actor
  • Ish Kabibble, comedian
  • Art Kunkin, journalist
  • John F. Logan, musician known as "Juke"
  • Gram Parsons, musician
  • Noah Purifoy, artist
  • Tera Wray, pornographic actress

    Climate