Johnson County, Texas

Johnson County: County in Texas, United States

About

Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 150,934 and a population density of 79 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 179,575 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cleburne. The county was created 170 years ago in 1853.

Johnson County is located in north central Texas, south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It was established in 1854 and named after Middleton Johnson, a Texas Ranger, soldier, and politician.

The city of Cleburne became Johnson County’s seat of government in 1867. Cleburne was founded that same year near a railroad line and named after Confederate General Patrick Cleburne.

Key Facts About Johnson County Today

Population: As of 2021, Johnson County has over 176,000 residents. The largest city is Cleburne with a population of around 30,000.

Major Industries: Key industries today include manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, agriculture and retail trade. Major companies are Walmart, Weatherford International, and Interstate Batteries.

Attractions: Top attractions are the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, Cleburne Railroaders baseball, and Lake Pat Cleburne recreation.

Things to See and Do in Johnson County

Some top attractions and activities in Johnson County include:

  • Learning about the Chisholm Trail at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum in Cleburne
  • Cheering on the Cleburne Railroaders minor league baseball team
  • Boating, swimming, fishing, and camping at Lake Pat Cleburne
  • Shopping and dining in historic downtown Cleburne
  • Touring the Layland Museum showcasing life in the 1800s

With its Western heritage and proximity to the DFW metroplex, Johnson County offers a mix of history, sports, and outdoor fun.

Johnson County locator map
Location of Johnson County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Johnson County

Population : 179,575 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County
Area : 1902 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.3%
Land as percent of area : 98.7%
Named for : Middleton Johnson
Capital : Cleburne
Establishment : January 01, 1854
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 13:54:27 (28th March 2024)
Density : 94 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 15.95% (2010-2020)
Johnson county courthouse 2009 image
Johnson county courthouse 2009
Johnson county courthouse 2009 image

Geography

Johnson County is located at 32°22'44"N 97°21'59"W (32.3790100, -97.3663300). It has 6 neighbors: Bosque County, Ellis County, Hood County, Parker County, Somervell County and Tarrant County.

Johnson County map

The largest city of Johnson County is Burleson with a population of 49,686. Other cities include, Cleburne population 31,999, Joshua population 8,202, Keene population 6,588 and Alvarado population 4,624. See all Johnson County cities & populated places.

Johnson County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County.

City Name Population Title
Burleson 49,686 A city in Burleson County, Texas.
Cleburne 31,999 City in Texas, USA
Joshua 8,202 City in Texas, USA
Keene 6,588 City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
Alvarado 4,624 City in Johnson County, Texas, USA
Venus 4,588 Town in Ellis and Johnson Counties in the U.
Grandview 1,817 City in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
Godley 1,712 City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
Rio Vista 1,095 City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
Briaroaks 506 City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
Cross Timber 315 Town in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Johnson County has 6 neighbours.

  • Cleburne

Demographics

The population of Johnson County increased by 15.95% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1900 33,819 - demographic balance
1910 34,460 1.86% demographic balance
2000 126,811 72.83% estimation process
2010 150,934 15.98% census
2011 152,094 0.76% estimation process
2012 153,415 0.86% estimation process
2013 154,535 0.72% estimation process
2014 156,733 1.4% estimation process
2015 159,345 1.64% estimation process
2016 162,763 2.1% estimation process
2017 167,012 2.54% estimation process
2018 171,121 2.4% estimation process
2019 175,817 2.67% estimation process
2020 179,575 2.09% estimation process

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People born in Johnson County (1)

American politician Rob Orr was born in Johnson County

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