Johnson County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. 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%.