Johnston County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. 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%.