Johnson County Summary

Life in Johnson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Johnson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Johnson County:

  • The population in Johnson County is 8,457.

  • The median home value in Johnson County is $255,500.

  • The median income in Johnson County is $58,020.

  • The median rent in Johnson County is $944.

  • The unemployment rate in Johnson County is 2.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Johnson County is 16.5%.

Cities & Towns in Johnson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Johnson County

Buffalo, WY Population 4,389

Kaycee, WY Population 283

Map Of Johnson County

Johnson County Photos

Buffalo Wyoming Occidental Hotel
Source: Wikipedia User Acroterion | CC BY-SA 3.0
Methodist Church Buffalo Wyoming
Source: Wikipedia User Caveman1949 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Johnson County Demographics

Population over time in Johnson County

The current population in Johnson County is 8,457. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 8,457 -0.7%
2020 8,518 0.4%
2019 8,487 -

Gender in Johnson County

  • Johnson County is 47.9% female with 4,053 female residents.

  • Johnson County is 52.1% male with 4,404 male residents.

Female
47.9% (4,053)
Male
52.1% (4,404)
Gender Johnson County WY USA
Female 47.9% 49.0% 50.5%
Male 52.1% 51.0% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Johnson County

Johnson County is:

  • 91.6% White with 7,800 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 45 African American residents.

  • 4.5% American Indian with 381 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 101 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 188 Hispanic residents.

White
91.6% (7,800)
African American
0.5% (45)
American Indian
4.5% (381)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.2% (101)
Hispanic
2.2% (188)

Table: Johnson County By Race

Race Johnson County WY USA
White 91.6% 83.0% 59.4%
African American 0.5% 0.8% 12.2%
American Indian 4.5% 2.0% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 0.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.2% 10.3% 18.4%

Household Income For Johnson County, Wyoming

  • 11.6% of households in Johnson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.0% of households in Johnson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Johnson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Johnson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Johnson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Johnson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Johnson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Johnson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Johnson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Johnson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.6% (983)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.0% (165)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (612)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (871)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (959)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.3% (1,720)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.2% (608)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.3% (1,461)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (532)
$200,000 or more
6.4% (541)
Income Johnson County WY USA
Less than $10,000 11.6% 5.0% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% 4.0% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 9.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 9.3% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 13.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 18.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.2% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.3% 17.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 5.5% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 4.1% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Johnson County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Johnson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Johnson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Johnson County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Johnson County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Johnson County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Johnson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Johnson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Johnson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Johnson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (169)
9-12th Grade
4% (338)
High School / GED
25% (2,114)
Some College
26% (2,198)
Associate's Degree
8% (676)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (1,860)
Master's Degree
12% (1,014)
Professional Degree
1% (84)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Johnson County WY USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 4%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 25% 28% 26%
Some College 26% 26% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 7% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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