Johnson County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Texas
The population of Johnson County, Texas is 188,820 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $81,826, the median home value is $254,600, and the median age is 37.2.
The population of Johnson County has grown 39.2% since 2010 (151,251 → 210,547), a +2.39% annualized rate.
188,820
Population
+2.39%
Annual growth
260
People / sq mi
$81,826
Median Income
$254,600
Median Home Value
Johnson County covers 725 sq mi of land at 260.4 people per square mile.
About Johnson County, TX
Among US counties, Johnson County stands out first on household income: a median of $81,826, near the US median of $78,538. Johnson County is a county in Texas with a population of 188,820. It ranks #26 among counties in Texas by population.
Households take in a median $81,826, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $254,600, with typical rent around $1,343.
Roughly 23.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.2%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Johnson County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Johnson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Johnson County had a population of 151,251 in 2010 and 210,547 in 2024, a 39.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 210,547 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.40%.
210,547
Population (2024)
151,251
Population (2010)
210,547
Peak (2024)
2.40%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 151,251 |
| 2011 | 152,084 |
| 2012 | 153,406 |
| 2013 | 154,531 |
| 2014 | 156,735 |
| 2015 | 159,346 |
| 2016 | 162,816 |
| 2017 | 167,114 |
| 2018 | 171,294 |
| 2019 | 175,997 |
| 2020 | 180,950 |
| 2021 | 187,517 |
| 2022 | 195,774 |
| 2023 | 203,196 |
| 2024 | 210,547 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.2
Median Age
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
14.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 14.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $81,826+$5,534 vs state |
| Mean household income | $99,310 |
| Per-capita income | $34,302 |
| Poverty rate | 8.0%-2.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Johnson County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
84.4%
Public transit
6.2%
Work from home
31.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$254,600$-5,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,343
Median rent
74.5%
Homeownership rate
68,594
Total housing units
92.5%
Occupied
7.5%
Vacant
25.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.6%
With health insurance
95.6%
With broadband internet
22.1%
Foreign-born
6.2%
Veterans (18+)
11.3%
With a disability
82.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.9%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Johnson County, Texas has a population of 188,820 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 260 people per square mile.
The population of Johnson County has grown 39.2% since 2010 (151,251 → 210,547), a +2.39% annualized rate.
The median household income in Johnson County, Texas is $81,826, with mean (average) household income of $99,310 and per-capita income of $34,302. 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Johnson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.9%), Black or African American (4.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Johnson County, Texas is 37.2 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.
The median home value in Johnson County is $254,600 and median monthly rent is $1,343. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 68,594 total housing units, 7.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Johnson County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Johnson County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.