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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnson County

Arkansas · 22,781 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 $27,910. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,781
+25%since 1990
from 18,221 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.4
+3%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K22K25K27K1990201020202024Johnson County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,910
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,225 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,097
+69%since 1990
from $8,924 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.4%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(17,615)
Black1.7%(309)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(278)
Asian0.4%(75)
Diversity Score11.6%(2,110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(20,512)
Black1.3%(303)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,527)
Asian0.2%(54)
Diversity Score19.5%(4,452)
Diversity Score
20
+69%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Johnson County to nearby counties

JOHNSON COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$55,886+100%
Home value$130,800+132%
Population17,725−32%
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JOHNSON COUNTY VS
Pope County
Income$57,344+105%
Home value$170,100+201%
Population64,976+148%
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JOHNSON COUNTY VS
Newton County
Income$48,986+76%
Home value$169,300+200%
Population7,026−73%
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JOHNSON COUNTY VS
Logan County
Income$58,555+110%
Home value$139,900+148%
Population21,633−18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Arkansas?

Johnson County, Arkansas has about 22,781 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Arkansas earns about $27,910 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 $56,500, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Arkansas?

About 13.1% 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 16.4% of people in Johnson County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,560 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9522Census Tract 9517Census Tract 9518Census Tract 9520Census Tract 9519Census Tract 9521
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 72830ZIP 72846ZIP 72840ZIP 72845ZIP 72854ZIP 72832ZIP 72839ZIP 72852
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