Johnson County, Wyoming Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Johnson County, Wyoming, 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 Johnson County, Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Johnson County, Wyoming. The estimated population of Johnson County, Wyoming is 8,457 people, with a median age of 45.7.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,457
 -0.72% -1.23%
2020
8,518
+0.37%
-
2019
8,487
 -0.33% -
2018
8,515
 -0.55% -
2017
8,562
 - -

Population of Johnson County, Wyoming 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
90.2%
91.7%
 -1.64%
Black/African American
0.7%
1.4%
 -50.00%
Native
2.9%
2.7%
 +7.41%
Hispanic
3.1%
2.1%
 +47.62%
Asian
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.1%
 +9.52%
Other
0.2%
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 Johnson County, Wyoming 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 45.7 -1.51% 44.8 -1.32% 47.3 +0.21%
2020 46.4 +2.2% 45.4 +1.34% 47.2 +1.94%
2019 45.4 -0.22% 44.8 -0.88% 46.3 +1.31%
2018 45.5 +1.11% 45.2 +3.91% 45.7 -1.72%
2017 45 - 43.5 - 46.5 -

The median age of Johnson County, Wyoming 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 9 567 -25.8% 478 +11.86% 431 530
10 to 19 609 +6.05% 413 -10.5% 628 366
20 to 29 395 +30.47% 309 +15.41% 492 359
30 to 39 455 0.56% 415 1.03% 450 415
40 to 49 637 -13.73% 500 0.09% 531 485
50 to 59 677 -36.46% 612 -22.69% 459 456
60 to 69 610 +10.54% 663 +10.08% 670 726
70+ 598 +24.11% 624 +14.12% 743 716

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Johnson County, Wyoming is $58,020.00.

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 Johnson County.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,646.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,917.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Johnson 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 Johnson County, Wyoming is currently $77,606.00.

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.

6.41% of households in Johnson 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 Johnson County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.84%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Johnson County is $34,737.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Johnson 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
    19.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.37%

Employment

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

The total population of Johnson County over the age of 16 is 6,777.

Of those people, a total of 59.80% 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 Johnson County is 58.30%.

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 275 41.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 461 57.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 390 100.00% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 214 90.20% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 1,130 83.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 955 93.20% 5.40%
55 to 59 years 497 77.50% 11.70%
60 to 64 years 763 59.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,300 24.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 792 13.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Johnson 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 6,427 58.80% 1.50%
Black or African American 61 45.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 91 98.90% 53.30%
Asian 47 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 49 42.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 102 87.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 218 7.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,238 60.30% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Johnson 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 Johnson County is 3,949, with median earnings of $37,058.00.

Women in Johnson County, Wyoming earning approximately 68.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,949 $37,058.00
Male 2,025 $50,190.00
Female 1,924 $34,463.00

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 707 $38,295.00
Business and Financial 158 $47,574.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $102,778.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 172 $27,321.00
Community and Social Service 73 $33,795.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 227 $61,484.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $10,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 318 $86,786.00
Healthcare Support 91 $36,198.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $72,860.00
Food Preparation and Serving 132 $16,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 198 $21,406.00
Personal Care and Service 83 $21,016.00
Sales 363 $25,659.00
Office and Administrative Support 398 $33,902.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $10,625.00
Construction and Extraction 253 $50,709.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $47,120.00
Production 228 $55,588.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $16,181.00

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 388 $31,875.00 319 $39,302.00
Business and Financial 46 $100,385.00 112 $33,056.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $102,778.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $70,250.00 107 $26,161.00
Community and Social Service 35 $0.00 38 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $82,656.00 152 $51,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 92 $9,787.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 64 $107,031.00 254 $86,012.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 91 $36,198.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $72,860.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $15,833.00 70 $22,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 138 $21,094.00 60 $23,500.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $38,693.00 60 $13,611.00
Sales 174 $41,000.00 189 $25,386.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $0.00 339 $34,186.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $15,962.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 215 $51,993.00 38 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $47,120.00 0 $0.00
Production 183 $73,819.00 45 $31,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $16,181.00 0 $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 3,825 households in Johnson County, with an average household size of 2.18 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 2,371 families in Johnson County with an average family size of 2.85 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 2,039 32 300 1,454
Average Household Size 2.83 1.78 3.33 1.05
Total Families 2,039 32 300 0
Average Household Size 2.82 1.78 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 2,371 families in Johnson County, 9.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Johnson 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 4,592 housing units in Johnson County, Wyoming.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,825 83.30%
Vacant 767 16.70%

18.92% of the total 4,592 housing units in Johnson County are rental units. This is approximately 869 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,841 are occupied by the owner - or 61.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Johnson County is $944.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Johnson 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
    115
  • Less than $500
    57
  • $500 to $999
    499
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    234
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    72
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Johnson County is $255,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    242
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    119
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    121
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    350
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    918
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    680
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    313
  • $1,000,000 or more
    98

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    727
  • 1940 to 1949
    379
  • 1950 to 1959
    224
  • 1960 to 1969
    152
  • 1970 to 1979
    411
  • 1980 to 1989
    727
  • 1990 to 1999
    716
  • 2000 to 2009
    913
  • 2010 to 2013
    324
  • 2014 or later
    19

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 Johnson County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    857
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,933
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    952

Commuting to Work

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

18.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Johnson 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
    392
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,035
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    653
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    336
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    108
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    263
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    82
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    103
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    174
  • 90 or more minutes
    87

Summary

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Places in Johnson County, Wyoming

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