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Johnson

Arkansas · 3,609 residents · 3.613 sq mi
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Johnson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,609
+56%since 2000
from 2,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
999 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+22%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2641K2K3K4K1990201020202024Johnson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,125
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,075
+68%since 2000
from $21,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
52.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+4%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,092)
Black1.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian2.1%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(379)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(2,572)
Black3.9%(139)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(458)
Asian3.3%(118)
Other2.2%(79)
Diversity Score49.2%(1,777)
Diversity Score
49
+201%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+156%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson, Arkansas?

Johnson, Arkansas has about 3,609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Johnson, Arkansas earns about $74,125 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 $186,000, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson, Arkansas?

About 55.2% 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 3.9% 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 3,032 residents, a change of about 525 percent over that period.

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