Johnson County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Name: Johnson County, Wyoming Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Johnson County, Wyoming has a population of 8,686, the 17th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $64,871 and the median home value is $326,800. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Johnson County Quick Facts

Population 8,686

Median Household Income $64,871

Median Home Value $326,800

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 47.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.3%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.3%

High School Graduation 94.1%

Cities/Places 2

Population 8,686 17th of 23

Median Income $64,871 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Johnson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,602	8,686	+1.0%
Median household income	$63,905	$64,871	+1.5%
Median home value	$296,000	$326,800	+10.4%

Median Household Income

Johnson

$64,871

$76,176

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Johnson

$326,800

$309,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.9%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 31.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

9.8%

$60K-$75K

12.4%

$75K-$100K

10.1%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

9.5%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

59.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.3%

Renter 17.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,029/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

14.3%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

30.2%

75+

11.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Johnson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Buffalo	4,572	$62,629	9.9%	$300,500
Kaycee	280	$45,000	8.2%	$183,300

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Population Overview

Johnson County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 8,686. It is the 17th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnson County is 47.3 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 11.2% 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 $64,871. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $326,800. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Johnson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.

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 Wyoming 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, Wyoming?

Johnson County has a population of 8,686, making it the 17th most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Johnson County?

The median household income in Johnson County is $64,871 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Johnson County, Wyoming?

Johnson County contains 2 Census-designated places.