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
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Johnston County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tishomingo | 3,097 | $40,536 | 31.2% | $110,600 |
| Mannsville | 879 | $45,000 | 15.9% | $93,700 |
| Ravia | 517 | $59,141 | 25.7% | $66,200 |
| Wapanucka | 410 | $36,875 | 43.7% | $71,500 |
| Coleman | 308 | $43,750 | 4.5% | $96,300 |
| Milburn | 285 | $43,125 | 37.5% | $68,100 |
| Mill Creek | 248 | $36,875 | 13.4% | $60,000 |
| Bee | 185 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
| Bromide | 136 | $32,031 | 27.9% | N/A |
| Earl | 100 | $84,423 | 0.0% | $181,300 |
| Pontotoc | 89 | $50,903 | 0.0% | $113,200 |
| Emet | 55 | $43,438 | 52.7% | N/A |
| Reagan | 41 | N/A | 9.8% | $112,500 |
| Connerville | 11 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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.