Johnson County, Wyoming Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in Wyoming
The population of Johnson County, Wyoming is 8,602 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in Wyoming. The median household income is $63,905, the median home value is $296,000, and the median age is 47.0.
The population of Johnson County has grown 2.5% since 2010 (8,591 → 8,803), a +0.17% annualized rate.
8,602
Population
+0.17%
Annual growth
2
People / sq mi
$63,905
Median Income
$296,000
Median Home Value
Johnson County covers 4,154 sq mi of land at 2.1 people per square mile.
About Johnson County, WY
Remote work is unusually prominent in Johnson County: 18.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 8,602 residents, Johnson County is a county in Wyoming. It ranks #18 among counties in Wyoming by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $63,905 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $296,000, with typical rent around $1,081.
College attainment is above the local norm at 30.3%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 18.0% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Johnson County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Johnson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Johnson County had a population of 8,591 in 2010 and 8,803 in 2024, a 2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,803 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.18%.
8,803
Population (2024)
8,591
Population (2010)
8,803
Peak (2024)
0.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,591 |
| 2011 | 8,650 |
| 2012 | 8,645 |
| 2013 | 8,648 |
| 2014 | 8,589 |
| 2015 | 8,622 |
| 2016 | 8,492 |
| 2017 | 8,457 |
| 2018 | 8,505 |
| 2019 | 8,548 |
| 2020 | 8,469 |
| 2021 | 8,629 |
| 2022 | 8,735 |
| 2023 | 8,792 |
| 2024 | 8,803 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.0
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
26.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.8% · Seniors (65+): 26.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,905$-10,910 vs state |
| Mean household income | $84,353 |
| Per-capita income | $39,367 |
| Poverty rate | 8.3%+1.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Johnson County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.6%
Drive alone
5.8%
Carpool
69.4%
Public transit
18.0%
Work from home
16.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$296,000+$10,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,081
Median rent
79.6%
Homeownership rate
4,635
Total housing units
84.6%
Occupied
15.4%
Vacant
20.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.9%
With health insurance
94.6%
With broadband internet
54.7%
Foreign-born
9.1%
Veterans (18+)
14.8%
With a disability
96.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.6%
High School+
30.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Johnson County, Wyoming has a population of 8,602 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in Wyoming. Population density is 2 people per square mile.
The population of Johnson County has grown 2.5% since 2010 (8,591 → 8,803), a +0.17% annualized rate.
The median household income in Johnson County, Wyoming is $63,905, with mean (average) household income of $84,353 and per-capita income of $39,367. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Johnson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Johnson County, Wyoming is 47.0 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Johnson County is $296,000 and median monthly rent is $1,081. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,635 total housing units, 15.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Johnson County, Wyoming is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.
Cheyenne is among the largest cities associated with Johnson County, Wyoming, with a population of 64,976.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.