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Johnson County

Wyoming · 8,447 residents · 4,154.152 sq mi
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Johnson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,565. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,200. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,447
+19%since 2000
from 7,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,565
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,012 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,794
+93%since 2000
from $19,030 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+36%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(6,771)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(148)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(392)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(7,640)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(347)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other1.8%(154)
Diversity Score15.7%(1,329)
Segregation Score44.5%(3,755)
Diversity Score
16
+184%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Wyoming?

Johnson County, Wyoming has about 8,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Wyoming earns about $56,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson County, Wyoming expensive?

In Johnson County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $248,200, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Wyoming?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson County, Wyoming?

About 15.3% of people in Johnson County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,302 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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