Johnson County, TX

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    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.1
    0.269% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10%
    6.84% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $84,859
    3.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $285,900
    12.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    93,233
    3.38% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Johnson County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.2% of the residents in Johnson County, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Johnson County, TX are Southwestern Adventist University (182 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Johnson County, TX was $285,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

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    United StatesTexasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

    Population & Diversity

    Johnson County, TX is home to a population of N/A people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.88% of Johnson County, TX residents were born outside of the country (13.5k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Johnson County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 14.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.2% of Johnson County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson County, TX was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      126k ± 435
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      21.2k ± 1.82k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      14.3k ± 1.87k
    25.3%
    Hispanic Population
    49.5k people

    In 2024, there were 5.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Johnson County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 14.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    25.3% of the people in Johnson County, TX are hispanic (49.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Johnson County, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.88%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    13.5k people
    6.64%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    12.5k people

    As of 2024, 6.88% of Johnson County, TX residents (13.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnson County, TX was 6.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,783 ± 439
    2. Vietnam
      2,246 ± 335
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,007 ± 410

    Johnson County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    83.7% of the population of Johnson County, TX has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 9.8% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 9.48% on non-group plans, and 0.993% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Johnson County, TX see 2,464 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,464 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2475 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1015 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,464 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnson County, TX

    Primary care physicians in Johnson County, TX see an average of 2,464 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,464 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    16.3%
    Uninsured
    52.3%
    Employer Coverage
    9.8%
    Medicaid
    11.1%
    Medicare
    9.48%
    Non-Group
    0.993%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson County, TX declined by 0.417% from 16.4% to 16.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Johnson County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.46 in Johnson County, TX.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.6% in Johnson County, TX.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 18.3% in Johnson County, TX.

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    Economy

    The economy of Johnson County, TX employs 93.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Johnson County, TX were Retail Trade (13,390 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,779 people), and Manufacturing (10,295 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($87,167), Utilities ($85,294), and Public Administration ($76,774).

    Employment

    Occupations

    93.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,716
    3.38%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.01%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Johnson County, TX grew at a rate of 3.38%, from 90.2k employees to 93.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson County, TX, are Material Moving Occupations (11,059 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,229 people), and Management Occupations (10,131 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnson County, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    93.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,716
    3.38%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.01%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Johnson County, TX grew at a rate of 3.38%, from 90.2k employees to 93.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson County, TX, are Retail Trade (13,390 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,779 people), and Manufacturing (10,295 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnson County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Johnson County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,339
    Median earning men ± $2,891
    $38,827
    Median earning women ± $2,092

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($84,968), Wholesale Trade ($76,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,067).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($55,583), Wholesale Trade ($55,096), and Public Administration ($53,034).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 307
      Construction
    2. 218
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 187
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $451k
      Manufacturing
    2. $284k
      Retail Trade
    3. $236k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Johnson County, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In N/A, universities in Johnson County, TX awarded N/A degrees. The student population of Johnson County, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 330 male students and 434 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson County, TX are Hispanic or Latino (85 and 52.1%), White (42 and 25.8%), Black or African American (18 and 11%), and Two or More Races (9 and 5.52%).

    The largest universities in Johnson County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Adventist University (182 and NaNN%).

    The most popular majors in Johnson County, TX are Registered Nursing (70 and NaNN%), General Psychology (15 and NaNN%), and General Business Administration & Management (10 and NaNN%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $24,720.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Johnson County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 764 (43.2% men and 56.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 764 students enrolled in Johnson County, TX, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 363 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      70 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      15 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Johnson County, TX was Registered Nursing with 70 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Johnson County, TX according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Southwestern Adventist University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    182 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Adventist University with 182 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 70 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson County, TX, which is 0.625 times less than the 112 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 85 degrees mean that there were 2.02 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 42 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($660) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Johnson County, TX was $285,900 in 2024, which is 0.859 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $254,600 to $285,900, a 12.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson County, TX is 74.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.783%.

    Housing

    Property

    $285,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,040
    $48,903
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,657

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Johnson County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.7% of the housing units in Johnson County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $84,859
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,719
    65.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,245

    In 2024, the median household income of the 65.5k households in Johnson County, TX grew to $84,859 from the previous year's value of $81,826.

    The following chart displays the households in Johnson County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnson County, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.9%)
    2. Carpooled (7.71%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.99%)

    In 2024, 83.9% of workers in Johnson County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.71%) and those who worked at home (6.99%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Johnson County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Johnson County, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.783%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson County, TX (19.2k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Johnson County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.8% of the children was living in poverty in Johnson County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 187 in Johnson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 63.2% per 100,000 population.

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