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Johnson City

Kansas · 1,464 residents · 2.142 sq mi
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Johnson City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,851. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,600. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,464
−4%since 2000
from 1,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+5%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Johnson City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,851
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,104
+101%since 2000
from $16,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,046)
Black1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(444)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(824)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(624)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(777)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score63.5%(930)
Diversity Score
64
+18%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.6 min
−37%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson City, Kansas?

Johnson City, Kansas has about 1,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson City, Kansas?

The typical household in Johnson City, Kansas earns about $57,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson City, Kansas expensive?

In Johnson City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $57,600, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson City, Kansas?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson City, Kansas?

About 10.1% of people in Johnson City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson City, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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