Johnson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Johnson County, Texas has a population of 195,597, the 26th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $84,859 and the median home value is $285,900. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

Johnson County Quick Facts

Population 195,597

Median Household Income $84,85990% MOE ±$2,719

Median Home Value $285,90090% MOE ±$7,040

Poverty Rate 10.0%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±0.5 pts

Median Age 37.1 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.2%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.4%

Cities/Places 13

Population 195,597 26th of 254

Median Income $84,859 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Johnson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	167,212	195,597	+17.0%
Median household income	$79,207	$84,859	+7.1%
Median home value¹	$191,252	$285,900	+49.5%
Median gross rent	$1,241	$1,398	+12.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Johnson

$84,859

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Johnson

$285,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 16.4%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 41.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

12.3%

$200K+

10.3%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

64.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,398/mo 19.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.7%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

20.5%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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	34,344	$70,656	10.0%	$221,100
Joshua	8,550	$68,117	19.2%	$338,100
Keene	6,691	$51,695	13.6%	$225,300
Pecan Plantation	6,452	$104,993	3.5%	$418,100
Alvarado	6,307	$80,523	13.5%	$249,000
The Homesteads	3,053	$76,994	15.7%	$133,300
Godley	2,809	$110,417	7.6%	$372,300
Grandview	2,176	$77,000	7.1%	$225,600
Cresson	1,313	$91,518	12.0%	$293,200
Rio Vista	1,312	$71,625	8.8%	$195,100
Cross Timber	875	N/A	34.3%	N/A
Briaroaks	614	$101,875	1.1%	$347,900
Coyote Flats	365	$63,125	17.1%	$265,600

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Population Overview

Johnson County is located in Texas with a total population of 195,597. 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 37.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnson County is $84,859. This is 8% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $285,900. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 74.7% 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 64.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (64.6% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Johnson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 195,597, 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 $84,859 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Johnson County, Texas?

Johnson County contains 13 Census-designated places.