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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Johnson County

Arkansas · 18,221 residents · 660.99 sq mi
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Johnson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,225. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 4,560 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,221
−20%vs 2000
vs 22,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
28 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K20K22K25K27K1990201020202024Johnson County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,225
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,910 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,924
−41%vs 2000
vs $15,097 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
75.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
24.8% rent
2.1
+4%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(20,512)
Black1.3%(303)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,527)
Asian0.2%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(4,452)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(17,615)
Black1.7%(309)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(278)
Asian0.4%(75)
Other1.2%(222)
Diversity Score11.6%(2,110)
12
−41%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.3%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Arkansas?

Johnson County, Arkansas has about 18,221 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Johnson County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Johnson County, Arkansas earns about $18,225 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson County, Arkansas expensive?

In Johnson County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $38,200, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Arkansas?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson County, Arkansas?

About 20.1% of people in Johnson County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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