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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnson County

Georgia · 8,560 residents · 303.019 sq mi
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Johnson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,848. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,900. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,560
+3%since 1990
from 8,329 in 1990
1990 – 2025
28 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+6%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Johnson County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,848
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,064 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,384
+45%since 1990
from $8,550 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$259
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
20.2% rent
1.6
−10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(5,474)
Black33.9%(2,823)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian0.4%(32)
Diversity Score57.3%(4,775)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(5,307)
Black36.6%(3,131)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(78)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score59.7%(5,110)
60
+4%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.4%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Georgia?

Johnson County, Georgia has about 8,560 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Georgia earns about $23,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson County, Georgia expensive?

In Johnson County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $37,900, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Georgia?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson County, Georgia?

About 22.6% of people in Johnson County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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