Johnson County, Texas Demographics 2026
Johnson County, Texas has a population of 188,820, the 26th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $81,826 and the median home value is $254,600. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
Johnson 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: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Johnson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne | 32,966 | $66,324 | 12.0% | $200,900 |
| Joshua | 8,279 | $60,466 | 18.7% | $271,000 |
| Keene | 6,574 | $50,796 | 13.1% | $219,900 |
| Pecan Plantation | 6,539 | $102,403 | 3.3% | $386,200 |
| Alvarado | 5,424 | $71,296 | 10.3% | $206,800 |
| The Homesteads | 3,113 | $64,037 | 29.8% | $112,100 |
| Godley | 2,223 | $93,182 | 12.2% | $323,500 |
| Grandview | 2,004 | $93,790 | 7.0% | $225,600 |
| Rio Vista | 1,616 | $70,587 | 4.2% | $191,200 |
| Cresson | 1,556 | $85,625 | 6.4% | $291,200 |
| Cross Timber | 848 | $83,889 | 31.4% | $335,400 |
| Briaroaks | 734 | $96,071 | 0.4% | $314,000 |
| Coyote Flats | 367 | $62,750 | 17.5% | $259,700 |
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Population Overview
Johnson County is located in Texas with a total population of 188,820. It is the 26th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Johnson County is 37.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Johnson County is $81,826. This is 7% higher than the state median of $76,292. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $254,600. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Johnson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.3% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Johnson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas 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 Johnson County, Texas?
Johnson County has a population of 188,820, making it the 26th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Johnson County?
The median household income in Johnson County is $81,826 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.
How many cities are in Johnson County, Texas?
Johnson County contains 13 Census-designated places.