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Oklahoma · 467 residents (2025 est.) · 4.472 sq mi
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Johnson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 461 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,800. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
684
+207%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
+207%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.6
+44%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:467 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1333074826568301990201020202024Johnson
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,018
+90%since 2000
from $15,305 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−14%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+51%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(169)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian2.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(436)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(31)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other30.8%(211)
Diversity Score62.1%(424)
Diversity Score
62
+292%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+113%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.2%
+24.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+34.2 ptssince 2017
from 53.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson, Oklahoma?

Johnson, Oklahoma has about 684 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Johnson, Oklahoma earns about $47,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson, Oklahoma expensive?

In Johnson, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $161,800, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson, Oklahoma?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson, Oklahoma?

About 7.3% of people in Johnson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 487 residents, a change of about 247 percent over that period.

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