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Johnson County

Texas · 179,927 residents · 725.05 sq mi
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Johnson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,311. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179,927
+42%since 2000
from 126,811 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+9%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
87K117K146K176K205K1990201020202024Johnson County
2024196K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,311
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,621 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,290
+54%since 2000
from $18,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,047
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+51%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(105,460)
Black2.4%(3,058)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(15,375)
Asian0.5%(654)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.4%(42,346)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(119,226)
Black3.6%(6,446)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(42,613)
Asian1%(1,726)
Other2.5%(4,419)
Diversity Score58.9%(105,936)
Segregation Score29.8%(53,683)
Diversity Score
59
+76%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Texas?

Johnson County, Texas has about 179,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Texas earns about $65,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson County, Texas expensive?

In Johnson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $168,500, and the typical rent is about $1,047 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Texas?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson County, Texas?

About 10.3% of people in Johnson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82,762 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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