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Johnson County

Georgia · 9,189 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 $42,421. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $68,900. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,189
+7%since 2000
from 8,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+26%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Johnson County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,421
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,093
+70%since 2000
from $12,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(5,307)
Black36.6%(3,131)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(78)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(5,110)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(5,800)
Black32.8%(3,017)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(117)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other1.4%(128)
Diversity Score60.3%(5,540)
Segregation Score30.7%(2,820)
Diversity Score
60
+1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Georgia?

Johnson County, Georgia has about 9,189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Georgia earns about $42,421 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 $68,900, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Georgia?

About 7.0% 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 23.0% 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 860 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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