Johnson County, Wyoming
Located in Wyoming, Johnson County has a population of 8,686 residents and a median age of 47.3 years, making it the #2,593 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.1%. The median home value is $326,800, and the median household income is $64,871, which is 14% below the national median.
Demographics
Johnson County has a population of 8,686, making it the #2,593 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Johnson County is $64,871, ranking #1,646 out of 3,222 counties — 13.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Johnson County is $326,800 (+15.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,029/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Johnson County, 30.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 10.0% below the national average, ranking #739 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Johnson County is 79.3 years. 13.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.8% of adults in Johnson County smoke , 31.2% are obese , and 21.6% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 30.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.7 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
9.2% of children in Johnson County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 11.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Johnson County is 73.2%. The mean commute time is 18.3 min, which is 33.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Johnson County voted Republican with a margin of 63.6%. The vote was 17.5% Dem / 81.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.9 toward Republicans .
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About Johnson County, Wyoming
Johnson County, Wyoming has a total population of 8,686, making it the 2,593rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Johnson County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Johnson County is $64,871, which ranks #1,646 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Johnson County is $326,800, 15.9% above the national median. Renters in Johnson County pay a median gross rent of $1,029 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Johnson County, 30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.
Johnson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Johnson County, Wyoming comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.