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Johnston County

Oklahoma · 10,513 residents · 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 $24,592. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $43,800. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,513
+5%since 1990
from 10,032 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,592
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,264 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,747
+76%since 1990
from $7,821 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.0%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(8,171)
Black2.2%(218)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(156)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score41.3%(4,142)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(7,927)
Black1.7%(174)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(260)
Asian0.3%(28)
Diversity Score13.2%(1,389)
Diversity Score
13
−68%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.1%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Johnston County to nearby counties

JOHNSTON COUNTY VS
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Income$57,245+133%
Home value$164,500+276%
Population16,255+56%
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JOHNSTON COUNTY VS
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Income$66,322+170%
Home value$159,800+265%
Population13,805+32%
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JOHNSTON COUNTY VS
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Income$50,423+105%
Home value$115,700+164%
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Income$63,017+156%
Home value$175,400+300%
Population38,528+269%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

Johnston County, Oklahoma has about 10,513 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Johnston County, Oklahoma earns about $24,592 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 $43,800, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

About 13.3% 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 22.0% 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 481 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 6602.01Census Tract 6601.98Census Tract 6603Census Tract 6602.02
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 73460ZIP 73450ZIP 73447ZIP 73432ZIP 74856ZIP 73461ZIP 73455ZIP 74748ZIP 74530ZIP 74836
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