Population 195,597 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Johnson County
Household size in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Johnson County are large by national standards, averaging 3.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.94 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Johnson County is 38.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Johnson County than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Johnson County
Renters in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Johnson County rent their homes (25.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 39.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Johnson County is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Dallas area (7.2%). Johnson County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Johnson County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest. Few Texas counties have newer homes: only 24 of 254.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $930 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $919 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,087 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,492 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$562 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Johnson County costs $1,492 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $562 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Johnson County
Bachelor's degrees in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Johnson County than nationally: 26.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Johnson County have finished high school as nationally: 87.9%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Johnson County
| Period | Johnson County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Johnson County has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Johnson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 3.02 | 38.0 | 9.6% | 25.3% | 8.8% | 1997 | $1,492 | 26.6% | 87.9% | 3.3% |
| Hood County | 2.57 | 47.2 | 7.0% | 18.8% | 11.9% | 1996 | $1,676 | 32.2% | 92.0% | 4.9% |
| Ellis County | 2.99 | 36.9 | 11.9% | 24.2% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,749 | 30.7% | 88.5% | 4.5% |
| Van Zandt County | 2.79 | 43.6 | 11.4% | 18.5% | 12.0% | 1991 | $1,047 | 20.6% | 87.1% | 3.2% |
| Eastland County | 2.45 | 40.0 | 11.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1966 | $866 | 23.2% | 83.0% | 4.3% |
| Smith County | 2.94 | 38.7 | 13.1% | 31.2% | 17.3% | 1986 | $1,291 | 28.5% | 88.4% | 4.1% |
| Callahan County | 2.74 | 43.6 | 8.0% | 19.1% | 19.6% | 1978 | $791 | 25.1% | 92.8% | 4.8% |
| Taylor County | 2.62 | 35.4 | 12.4% | 39.5% | 12.4% | 1977 | $1,348 | 29.4% | 90.4% | 2.5% |
| Gregg County | 2.62 | 37.5 | 16.7% | 39.7% | 11.5% | 1980 | $1,181 | 22.6% | 86.9% | 3.9% |
| Harrison County | 2.68 | 38.4 | 14.4% | 23.1% | 11.0% | 1985 | $1,067 | 23.6% | 89.4% | 4.9% |
| Nolan County | 2.46 | 38.4 | 16.3% | 31.9% | 17.7% | 1964 | $921 | 16.0% | 83.8% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Johnson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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