Joaquin is located in Shelby county Texas with a geographic area of 2.3 square miles. The total population in Joaquin is 870 with 55.3% male and 44.7% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.1% of the population, under age 18 equal 17.2% of the population and over age 65 is 20.6% of the population. The median household income is $31,875, per capita income is $21,464. There are a total of 320 housing units with 58.1% owner occupied. Education includes 35.3% of residents that are high school graduates and 7.8% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Joaquin in the summer is 81 degrees, and in the winter 49 degrees.