County · Texas
Johnson County, Texas
Johnson County, Texas. Johnson County had 218,048 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 21.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 18 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 39 census tracts. GEOID 48251.
Johnson County is one of the 11 counties of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
218,048
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 179,927 · ACS 2020-2024: 195,597
Median household income
$84,859
±$2,719 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$285,900
±$7,040 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,398
±$31 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Johnson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 179,927 residents in Johnson County. The Census Bureau estimates 218,048 for July 1, 2025, up 21.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 195,597 over 725 square miles of land.
| Measure | Johnson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 195,597 | 30,188,424 | +28,385 |
| Households | 65,507±638 | 10,992,816 | +8,197 |
| Average household size | 2.94±0.03 | 2.69 | +0.07 |
| Housing units | 70,796±87 | 12,128,515 | +8,796 |
Johnson County's population since 2000
From 126,811 in 2000 to 218,048 in 2025: up 71.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Johnson County?
Johnson County holds 18 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Burleson with 56,907 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Burleson | 47,641 | $93,928 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleburne | 31,352 | $70,656 |
| Joshua | 7,891 | $68,117 |
| Keene | 6,387 | $51,695 |
| Alvarado | 4,739 | $80,523 |
| Mansfield | 72,602 | $121,126 |
| Venus | 4,361 | $106,023 |
| The Homesteads | 3,890 | $76,994 |
| Grandview | 1,879 | $77,000 |
| Godley | 1,450 | $110,417 |
| Rio Vista | 1,008 | $71,625 |
| Briaroaks | 507 | $101,875 |
| Cross TimberGEOID 4817917 | 362 | not published |
| Coyote FlatsGEOID 4817429 | 345 | $63,125 |
| Pecan Plantation | 6,236 | $104,993 |
| Cresson | 1,349 | $91,518 |
| Crowley | 18,070 | $95,030 |
| Fort Worth | 918,915 | $79,507 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Johnson County?
The median resident of Johnson County is 37.1 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.3%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Johnson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1±0.3 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.3% | 39.7% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.6%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.2 pts | 11.9% | +1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | +2.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.2%±0.8 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±0.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.3%±1.1 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±0.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.2%±1.3 pts | 33.8% | +6.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Johnson County earn?
Half of Johnson County's 65,507 households earn less than $84,859 a year (±$2,719), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,206 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,653 after inflation. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Johnson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,859±$2,719 | $78,476 | +$5,653 |
| Mean household income | $103,542±$2,739 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,637±$910 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0%±1.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±1.9 pts | 18.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8%±1.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±1.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Johnson County?
Owners occupy 74.7% of Johnson County's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $285,900 by its owner (±$7,040). The median renter pays $1,398 a month including utilities, and 42.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Johnson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $285,900±$7,040 | $283,800 | +$94,650 |
| Median gross rent | $1,398±$31 | $1,403 | +$157 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.8%±3.7 pts | 42.3% | +7.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,003±$54 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7%±1.6 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 70,796±87 | 12,128,515 | +8,796 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1%±2.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5%±1.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.4%±1.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.3%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Johnson County building?
Builders took permits for 2,356 new housing units across Johnson County in 2025 (1,952 single-family), 10.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Johnson County get to work?
83.9% of Johnson County's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Johnson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±1.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9%±1.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0%±0.7 pts | 14.4% | +3.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.7 min±0.7 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Johnson County's census tracts?
Johnson County is divided into 39 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,052 (Tract 1308) to $184,911 (Tract 1304.18).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Johnson County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 16th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 254 |
| Median household income | 30th of 253 |
| Median home value | 37th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 194th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th of 252 |
| Median age | 163rd of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Johnson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.