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Johnston County

Oklahoma · 10,957 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 $34,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $64,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,957
+4%since 2000
from 10,513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,556
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,592 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,451
+34%since 2000
from $13,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(7,927)
Black1.7%(174)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(260)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(1,389)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(7,854)
Black1.9%(209)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(423)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other20.5%(2,246)
Diversity Score52.7%(5,774)
Diversity Score
53
+299%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

Johnston County, Oklahoma has about 10,957 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnston County, Oklahoma earns about $34,556 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 $64,900, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Johnston County, Oklahoma?

About 19.0% 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 19.9% 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 925 residents, a change of about 9 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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