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Johnson County, GA
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Johnson County, Georgia.
Population
9,190
Land area
303sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Johnson County
Johnson County at a glance
- Johnson County is 84% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,028, 34% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,900 (69% below Georgia) and median rent is $647 a month.
- Its largest cities are Wrightsville (3,487) and Kite (188).
Local data for Johnson County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnson County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,028
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$94,900
Median rent
$647/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (659), German Americans (269), Mexican Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,586
1,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,441
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.6M
FY 2026, $5,510 per person
PPP loans
$16.3M
568 loans, 1,638 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$23.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Johnson County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnson County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
246
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnson County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Johnson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Johnson County, GA?
- Wrightsville is the largest city or town in Johnson County, with about 3,487 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Johnson County?
- Johnson County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31002, 31049, 31096.
- What is the population of Johnson County, GA?
- About 9,190 people live in Johnson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Johnson County?
- Johnson County borders Laurens County, Emanuel County, Washington County, Jefferson County, Wilkinson County, Treutlen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023