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Population Review

Johnston County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 56th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Johnston County, Oklahoma is 10,334 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $50,911, the median home value is $110,700, and the median age is 39.5.

The population of Johnston County has declined 6.5% since 2010 (11,003 → 10,293), a -0.48% annualized rate.

Johnston County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

10,334

Population

-0.48%

Annual growth

16

People / sq mi

$50,911

Median Income

$110,700

Median Home Value

Johnston County covers 643 sq mi of land at 16.1 people per square mile.

About Johnston County, OK

Johnston County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 10,334. It ranks #56 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 39.5, in line with the national median. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The median household income in Johnston County is $50,911, below the US median of $74,580. 16.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $110,700, with monthly rent averaging $732. The homeownership rate of 70.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Johnston County reflects 21.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.7 minutes each way.

Johnston County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Johnston County had a population of 11,003 in 2010 and 10,293 in 2024, a -6.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,133 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -0.45%.

2017 · 11K20102024

10,293

Population (2024)

11,003

Population (2010)

11,133

Peak (2017)

-0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201011,003
201111,075
201210,972
201310,997
201411,110
201510,977
201611,125
201711,133
201811,003
201911,055
202010,244
202110,328
202210,328
202310,199
202410,293

Race & Ethnicity

White68.8%
Black or African American2.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)23.0%
Two or More Races0.5%

Age & Sex

39.5

Median Age

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Male

18.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
11.1%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
12.1%
55–59
6.4%
60–64
6.6%
65–74
10.8%
75–84
6.1%
85+
1.5%

Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$50,911$-12,692 vs state
Mean household income$64,413
Per-capita income$25,352
Poverty rate16.5%+5.4% vs state
Unemployment rate2.6%
Employment-to-population48.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
30.4%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Agriculture
9.7%
Public administration
8.4%
Education & health care
7.4%
Construction
6.2%
Retail trade
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.9%

The largest employment sector in Johnston County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.4%

Carpool

77.8%

Public transit

5.1%

Work from home

24.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$110,700$-75,200 vs state

Median home value

$732

Median rent

70.2%

Homeownership rate

4,710

Total housing units

83.1%

Occupied

16.9%

Vacant

29.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.1%

With health insurance

88.3%

With broadband internet

29.6%

Foreign-born

7.6%

Veterans (18+)

24.9%

With a disability

96.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.5%

High School+

21.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johnston County, Oklahoma has a population of 10,334 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 16 people per square mile.

The population of Johnston County has declined 6.5% since 2010 (11,003 → 10,293), a -0.48% annualized rate.

The median household income in Johnston County, Oklahoma is $50,911, with mean (average) household income of $64,413 and per-capita income of $25,352. 16.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Johnston County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (68.8%), Hispanic or Latino (23.0%), Black or African American (2.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Johnston County, Oklahoma is 39.5 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

The median home value in Johnston County is $110,700 and median monthly rent is $732. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,710 total housing units, 16.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Johnston County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Johnston County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.