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Johnson

Nebraska · 328 residents · 0.22 sq mi
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Johnson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,861. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value is $70,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
+17%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,491 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−13%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2412923433934441990201020202024Johnson
2024339
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,861
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,798
+18%since 2000
from $19,377 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−46.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(32)
Diversity Score
10
+434%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson, Nebraska?

Johnson, Nebraska has about 328 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Johnson, Nebraska earns about $44,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson, Nebraska expensive?

In Johnson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson, Nebraska?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson, Nebraska?

About 6.0% of people in Johnson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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