Johnston County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Johnston County, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Johnston County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Johnston County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Johnston County, Oklahoma is 10,446 people, with a median age of 41.1.

We can look at the total population in Johnston County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,446
 -5.28% -5.37%
2020
11,028
 -0.33% -
2019
11,064
+0.21%
-
2018
11,041
+0.02%
-
2017
11,039
 - -

Population of Johnston County, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
67.7%
70%
 -3.29%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.2%
 +33.33%
Native
8.3%
5.9%
 +40.68%
Hispanic
5.8%
5%
 +16.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
16.5%
17.8%
 -7.30%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Johnston County, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.1 +0.24% 40.8 +0.74% 41.2 0%
2020 41 +2.24% 40.5 +0.25% 41.2 +4.04%
2019 40.1 +0.75% 40.4 +1.51% 39.6 -0.5%
2018 39.8 +1.02% 39.8 +0.25% 39.8 +2.05%
2017 39.4 - 39.7 - 39 -

The median age of Johnston County, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 721 -14.35% 763 -8.09% 620 697
10 to 19 816 -2.51% 716 -4.86% 794 681
20 to 29 634 -6.18% 650 -9.8% 594 584
30 to 39 589 -4.66% 711 -19.57% 562 578
40 to 49 728 -9.86% 520 +14.31% 657 597
50 to 59 687 +11.13% 801 -20.14% 762 650
60 to 69 675 -23.36% 702 -4.79% 528 662
70+ 632 +10.43% 694 +13.05% 693 787

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Johnston County, Oklahoma is $46,754.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Johnston County.

  • Under 25
    $24,519.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,775.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,931.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Johnston County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Johnston County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Johnston County, Oklahoma is currently $59,812.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.00% of households in Johnston County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Johnston County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Johnston County is $23,605.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Johnston County by the total population of Johnston County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Johnston County, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Johnston County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Johnston County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Johnston County over the age of 16 is 8,209.

Of those people, a total of 51.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Johnston County is 48.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 555 27.90% 31.00%
20 to 24 years 614 69.50% 10.30%
25 to 29 years 564 69.00% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 592 76.70% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 1,179 70.50% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 1,277 72.40% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 758 67.80% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 666 43.40% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 1,145 18.90% 0.90%
75 years and over 859 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Johnston County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,003 48.80% 4.60%
Black or African American 167 58.70% 13.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 651 61.30% 19.30%
Asian 7 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.00% 0.00%
Other 178 53.40% 15.80%
Two or more races 1,194 58.20% 3.90%
Hispanic or Latino 388 51.30% 13.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,879 48.70% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Johnston County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Johnston County is 3,953, with median earnings of $34,528.00.

Women in Johnston County, Oklahoma earning approximately 66.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,953 $34,528.00
Male 2,125 $41,193.00
Female 1,828 $27,460.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 342 $55,500.00
Business and Financial 212 $32,073.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $64,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $54,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $39,643.00
Community and Social Service 89 $33,125.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 382 $42,390.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $7,212.00
Healthcare Practitioners 244 $37,679.00
Healthcare Support 145 $19,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $27,083.00
Law Enforcement 30 $41,071.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $9,853.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $15,000.00
Personal Care and Service 72 $20,968.00
Sales 283 $25,649.00
Office and Administrative Support 348 $31,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 67 $36,696.00
Construction and Extraction 238 $43,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 166 $38,750.00
Production 388 $40,526.00
Transportation and Material Moving 200 $43,939.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 216 $64,643.00 126 $43,594.00
Business and Financial 89 $32,409.00 123 $27,295.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $63,438.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $60,625.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $39,107.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $41,250.00 65 $30,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 105 $41,746.00 277 $43,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $6,346.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $250,001.00 187 $34,208.00
Healthcare Support 24 $14,265.00 121 $19,960.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $27,083.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $41,250.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $2,499.00 175 $9,926.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 75 $18,304.00 47 $13,068.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $21,573.00 29 $14,583.00
Sales 88 $40,000.00 195 $24,821.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $36,250.00 282 $31,413.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $37,054.00 10 $30,000.00
Construction and Extraction 225 $43,750.00 13 $31,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 150 $39,861.00 16 $0.00
Production 344 $43,529.00 44 $20,577.00
Transportation and Material Moving 196 $44,091.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,907 households in Johnston County, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,634 families in Johnston County with an average family size of 3.17 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,748 295 591 1,273
Average Household Size 3.06 4.45 3.5 1.13
Total Families 1,748 295 591 0
Average Household Size 3.02 3.7 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 2,634 families in Johnston County, 14.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Johnston County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,733 housing units in Johnston County, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,907 82.55%
Vacant 826 17.45%

15.30% of the total 4,733 housing units in Johnston County are rental units. This is approximately 724 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,891 are occupied by the owner - or 61.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Johnston County is $628.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Johnston County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    292
  • Less than $500
    114
  • $500 to $999
    521
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    80
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Johnston County is $87,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Johnston County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    610
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    947
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    398
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    347
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    360
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    175
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    45
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Johnston County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Johnston County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    330
  • 1940 to 1949
    143
  • 1950 to 1959
    317
  • 1960 to 1969
    472
  • 1970 to 1979
    834
  • 1980 to 1989
    825
  • 1990 to 1999
    724
  • 2000 to 2009
    862
  • 2010 to 2013
    217
  • 2014 or later
    9

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Johnston County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    199
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,280
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,455
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    973

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Johnston County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Johnston County that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Johnston County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    261
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    576
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    500
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    362
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    403
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    160
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    626
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    128
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    162
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    269
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    205
  • 90 or more minutes
    105

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Johnston County, Oklahoma in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Johnston County, Oklahoma

We have data for 10 places in Johnston County, Oklahoma. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.