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CITY · 2010 ACS

Johnson

Arkansas · 3,354 residents · 3.61 sq mi
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With 3,354 people, Johnson is a city in Arkansas. This skews young, with a median age of 29.8. 47% of homes are owner-occupied. The population is up 45% since 2000. Households here earn about 39% more than in Arkansas as a whole. Getting to work takes 16 minutes on average.

At a glance
Average income
median household income $54,737, near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,354
+45%since 2000
from 2,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
928 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
29.8
+2%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
3.61 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
2641K2K3K4K19902000201020202024Johnson
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.6%(322)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(215)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.2%(176)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.8%(162)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2410.5%(351)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3423.3%(783)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413%(436)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.7%(393)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 648.1%(270)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.5%(150)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.3%(76)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.6%(20)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$54,737
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$32,098
+49%since 2000
from $21,502 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$180,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$716
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $853
46.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
53.2% rent
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.25 people
−1%since 2009
from 2.27 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
18.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
37.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.3
+20%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,092)
Black1.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian2.1%(49)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(2,647)
Black2.7%(92)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(347)
Asian4.5%(151)
Other3.3%(112)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.6%(211)
Venezuelan1.7%(54)
Guatemalan1.5%(49)
Peruvian0.4%(14)
Ecuadorian0.3%(10)
Ancestry
Irish19.8%(637)
German14.4%(462)
American9.6%(307)
English8.8%(284)
Czech3.5%(111)
French2.7%(86)
Italian1.4%(46)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(37)
Polish1.1%(36)
Norwegian0.9%(30)
Portuguese0.7%(22)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.7%(21)
Scottish0.7%(21)
Israeli0.4%(14)
Welsh0.4%(14)
British0.4%(13)
Greek0.4%(12)
Swedish0.3%(10)
Swiss0.3%(10)
Danish0.2%(8)
Latvian0.2%(8)
Slovak0.2%(7)
Section 05

Education

35.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
16.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
45.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
52.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.6%(522)
Married54.2%(715)
Widowed3.3%(43)
Divorced3%(39)
Women 15+
Never married33.1%(479)
Married52.4%(760)
Widowed6.8%(98)
Divorced7.7%(112)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

3.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2013
from 18.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
61.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
22.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
9.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
78.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
30.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)58.8%(20)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era5.9%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 34 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson, Arkansas?

Johnson, Arkansas has about 3,354 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Johnson, Arkansas earns about $54,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson, Arkansas expensive?

In Johnson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $180,200, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson, Arkansas?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson, Arkansas?

About 8.0% of people in Johnson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,777 residents, a change of about 481 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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