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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

Population 188,820
Median Household Income $81,826
Median Home Value $254,600
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Median Age 37.2 years
Homeownership Rate 74.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%
High School Graduation 86.9%
Cities/Places 13
Population 188,820 26th of 254
Median Income $81,826 7% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Unemployment 3.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.2%
$25K-$50K 17.6%
$50K-$100K 30.7%
$100K+ 39.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.4%
$10K-$15K
2.8%
$15K-$20K
2.7%
$20K-$25K
2.3%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
2.7%
$35K-$40K
3.7%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.2%
$60K-$75K
8.6%
$75K-$100K
14.9%
$100K-$125K
10.9%
$125K-$150K
9.0%
$150K-$200K
10.8%
$200K+
8.9%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
64.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

50out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Johnson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Cleburne32,966$66,32412.0%$200,900
Joshua8,279$60,46618.7%$271,000
Keene6,574$50,79613.1%$219,900
Pecan Plantation6,539$102,4033.3%$386,200
Alvarado5,424$71,29610.3%$206,800
The Homesteads3,113$64,03729.8%$112,100
Godley2,223$93,18212.2%$323,500
Grandview2,004$93,7907.0%$225,600
Rio Vista1,616$70,5874.2%$191,200
Cresson1,556$85,6256.4%$291,200
Cross Timber848$83,88931.4%$335,400
Briaroaks734$96,0710.4%$314,000
Coyote Flats367$62,75017.5%$259,700

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.