Johnson County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Johnson County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 8,602. It is the 18th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnson County is 47.0 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnson County is $63,905. This is 15% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $296,000. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Johnson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 10.4%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.