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Johnston County

Oklahoma · 10,448 residents (2025 est.) · 643.05 sq mi
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Johnston County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $116,500. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,278
−2%since 2000
from 10,513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 16 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,448 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Johnston County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(549)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(566)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(819)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(859)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(671)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(1,147)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(1,222)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(1,238)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(1,286)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411%(1,133)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(640)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(148)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,688
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,592 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,139
+90%since 2000
from $13,747 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−8%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Johnston County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(7,927)
Black1.7%(174)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(260)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(6,859)
Black2.3%(236)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(630)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other24.8%(2,547)
Diversity Score
61
+17%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
+57%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.4%(559)
Spaniard0.3%(32)
Salvadoran0.1%(11)
Cuban0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Nepalese0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American14.6%(1,503)
Irish9.4%(970)
English9.2%(945)
German7.7%(793)
French1.5%(158)
Scottish1.4%(142)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(127)
Italian1.1%(117)
Dutch0.6%(62)
West Indian0.6%(62)
Norwegian0.6%(61)
Swiss0.4%(38)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(34)
Swedish0.3%(33)
British0.3%(27)
Welsh0.3%(26)
Austrian0.1%(13)
Danish0.1%(8)
Finnish0.1%(8)
Brazilian0.1%(6)
Russian0%(5)
Arab0%(3)
Czech0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 58.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.9%(1,351)
Married47.1%(1,994)
Widowed6%(255)
Divorced15%(634)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(847)
Married49.1%(2,017)
Widowed11.8%(486)
Divorced18.5%(760)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

Johnston County, Oklahoma has about 10,278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Johnston County, Oklahoma earns about $52,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnston County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Johnston County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $116,500, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Johnston County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

About 22.9% of people in Johnston County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnston County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnston County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 246 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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