Johnson County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Johnson County, WY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 73% of counties in Wyoming
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B
Income Around average
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B
Education Around averageAmong the top 5 best educated counties in Wyoming
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Johnson County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,686 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.1 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.17% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 48.6 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,932 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Johnson County grew by 7.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 8,686 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Johnson County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.7% of residents. That is 5.8 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,457 16.8% -4.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,501 17.3% -4.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,917 22.1% +2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,056 23.7% +5.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wyoming, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.8% of the people living in Johnson County and men 52.2%.
- Women 47.8% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 52.2% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Johnson County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Johnson County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,724 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.32% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Johnson County is about 15% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Johnson County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $219,186 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,029 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.3% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Johnson County is about 17.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,029 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Johnson County spend about 22 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 92 hours, about 3.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Johnson County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.0 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 22.0 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 92 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,839 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,077 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 182 | 263 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wyoming:
Niobrara County (7.6 min), Washakie County (7.9 min), Hot Springs County (8.1 min).
Slowest:
Sublette County (20.5 min), Crook County (17.5 min), Lincoln County (17.3 min).
The average commute time in Johnson County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 13 minutes in Wyoming.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Johnson County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Johnson County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | 2.34 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.4), Albany County (0.4), Sheridan County (0.3).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.2), Uinta County (0.2), Converse County (0.2).
Health
Johnson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Johnson County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.2% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.8), Albany County (0.8), Crook County (0.8).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.8), Hot Springs County (0.8), Fremont County (0.8).
Johnson County, WY Compared With Nearby Counties
Johnson County, WY is the smallest of the 4 counties compared here, 8,686 residents against a local median of 47,252. The measure that sets Johnson County, WY apart most is commute: 11.0 min, 27% below the local median of 15.2 min. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median home price tells the same story from another angle: $219,186 against a local median of $271,456, 19% below it. The counties themselves spread 3.3 min on commute, so Johnson County, WY sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Johnson County, WY has the lowest commute of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, WY | 8,686 | $64,724 #4/4 | $219,186 #4/4 | 11.0 min #1/4 |
| Sheridan County, WY | 32,052 | $72,117 | $624,999 | 12.5 min |
| Campbell County, WY | 47,252 | $91,122 | $226,546 | 15.8 min |
| Natrona County, WY | 79,975 | $72,073 | $271,456 | 15.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Johnson County, Wyoming.
How big is Johnson County, Wyoming by population?
About 8,686 people live in Johnson County, Wyoming, in 3,932 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 48.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
How densely populated is Johnson County, Wyoming?
Averaged over its land area, Johnson County, Wyoming has 2 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 2% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Johnson County, Wyoming?
The median home costs 3.4 times the median household income ($219,186 against $64,724), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,029 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Johnson County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Johnson County, Wyoming is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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