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Johnson City

Texas · 2,127 residents (2025 est.) · 1.951 sq mi
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Johnson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,622. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $452,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 255%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,921
+61%since 2000
from 1,191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+31%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,127 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8311K1K2K2K1990201020202024Johnson City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,622
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,148 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,278
+116%since 2000
from $14,977 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+14%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,000
+255%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,002
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+354%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(931)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(245)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(1,352)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(487)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other2.7%(52)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,055)
Diversity Score
55
+32%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.9%
−55.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 82.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 16.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson City, Texas?

Johnson City, Texas has about 1,921 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson City, Texas?

The typical household in Johnson City, Texas earns about $48,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson City, Texas expensive?

In Johnson City, Texas, the median home is worth about $452,000, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson City, Texas?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson City, Texas?

About 15.7% of people in Johnson City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 988 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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