Johnson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Johnson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 9,192. It is the 128th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnson County is 44.1 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnson County is $54,183. This is 27% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $91,200. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Johnson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Johnson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

9.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.4%.