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Johnson County, TX
14 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Johnson County, Texas.
Population
195,597
Land area
725sq mi
People per sq mi
270
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Johnson County
Johnson County at a glance
- Johnson County is about 2.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 254 counties in Texas.
- The median household income is $84,859, 8% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,900 and median rent is $1,398 a month.
- Its largest cities are Burleson (52,918), Cleburne (34,344) and Joshua (8,550).
Local data for Johnson County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnson County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,859
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$285,900
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,398/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (43,376), German Americans (16,026), Irish Americans (15,312).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,667
60,969 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,361 per person
PPP loans
$265M
4,254 loans, 33,266 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$575K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Johnson County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnson County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
821
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
510
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 33°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnson County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Johnson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Johnson County, TX?
- Burleson is the largest city or town in Johnson County, with about 52,918 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Johnson County?
- Johnson County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76009, 76028, 76031, 76033, 76044.
- What is the population of Johnson County, TX?
- About 195,597 people live in Johnson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Johnson County?
- Johnson County borders Tarrant County, Ellis County, Parker County, Hood County, Hill County, Bosque County, Somervell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023