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Johnston County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Johnston County, Oklahoma has a population of 10,334, the 56th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $50,911 and the median home value is $110,700. The poverty rate is 21.9%.

Johnston County Quick Facts

Population 10,334
Median Household Income $50,911
Median Home Value $110,700
Poverty Rate 21.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 39.5 years
Homeownership Rate 70.2%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.3%
High School Graduation 87.5%
Cities/Places 14
Population 10,334 56th of 77
Median Income $50,911 20% lower than state
Poverty Rate 21.9%
Unemployment 5.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.3%
$25K-$50K 25.1%
$50K-$100K 31.6%
$100K+ 19.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
8.4%
$10K-$15K
5.0%
$15K-$20K
3.5%
$20K-$25K
7.4%
$25K-$30K
5.9%
$30K-$35K
4.2%
$35K-$40K
5.2%
$40K-$45K
4.8%
$45K-$50K
5.0%
$50K-$60K
9.0%
$60K-$75K
9.6%
$75K-$100K
13.0%
$100K-$125K
8.3%
$125K-$150K
4.1%
$150K-$200K
4.2%
$200K+
2.5%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
51.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

51out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Johnston County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Tishomingo3,097$40,53631.2%$110,600
Mannsville879$45,00015.9%$93,700
Ravia517$59,14125.7%$66,200
Wapanucka410$36,87543.7%$71,500
Coleman308$43,7504.5%$96,300
Milburn285$43,12537.5%$68,100
Mill Creek248$36,87513.4%$60,000
Bee185N/A100.0%N/A
Bromide136$32,03127.9%N/A
Earl100$84,4230.0%$181,300
Pontotoc89$50,9030.0%$113,200
Emet55$43,43852.7%N/A
Reagan41N/A9.8%$112,500
Connerville11N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Johnston County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 10,334. It is the 56th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnston County is 39.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnston County is $50,911. This is 20% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $110,700. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Johnston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Johnston County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Johnston County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Johnston County, Oklahoma?

Johnston County has a population of 10,334, making it the 56th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Johnston County?

The median household income in Johnston County is $50,911 with a poverty rate of 21.9%.

How many cities are in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

Johnston County contains 14 Census-designated places.