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Johnson County

Arkansas · 25,749 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 $39,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,749
+13%since 2000
from 22,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K22K25K27K1990201020202024Johnson County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,346
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,910 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,077
+46%since 2000
from $15,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+35%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(19,400)
Black1.8%(454)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(3,439)
Asian3.6%(918)
Other3.3%(860)
Diversity Score47.4%(12,217)
Segregation Score30.9%(7,945)
Diversity Score
47
+143%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Arkansas?

Johnson County, Arkansas has about 25,749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Arkansas earns about $39,346 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 $107,600, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Arkansas?

About 16.5% 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 18.3% 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 7,528 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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