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Johnson

Minnesota · 23 residents (2025 est.) · 0.31 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $130,600. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 173%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20
−38%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+19%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0142842561990201020202024Johnson
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,725
+38%since 2000
from $20,759 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.204
−26%since 2010
from 0.274 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
+173%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+34.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
95.0%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
5.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
70.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 100.0% in 2018
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 100.0% in 2018
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson, Minnesota?

Johnson, Minnesota has about 20 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Johnson, Minnesota expensive?

In Johnson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $130,600.

How educated are people in Johnson, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson, Minnesota?

About 25.0% of people in Johnson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -61 percent over that period.

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