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Johnson County

Kentucky · 22,051 residents (2025 est.) · 261.966 sq mi
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Johnson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,904. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,200. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,334
−5%since 2000
from 23,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 91 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+12%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22,051 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K24K1990201020202024Johnson County
202422K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(1,157)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(1,683)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(1,157)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(1,407)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(1,194)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(2,464)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(2,840)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.4%(2,986)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(3,168)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(2,628)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(1,492)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(158)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,904
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,911 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,175
+79%since 2000
from $14,051 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
−5%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(23,018)
Black0.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(143)
Asian0.3%(59)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(20,981)
Black0.6%(123)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(110)
Asian1.4%(312)
Other3.6%(808)
Diversity Score
14
+131%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
26
−37%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(54)
Venezuelan0.1%(19)
Puerto Rican0.1%(16)
Costa Rican0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(132)
Asian Indian0.6%(132)
Indonesian0.2%(48)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(6)
Ancestry
American24.1%(5,392)
English16.4%(3,666)
Irish11.8%(2,630)
German6.4%(1,420)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(372)
Scottish1.5%(345)
British0.7%(156)
Italian0.7%(150)
French0.4%(86)
Dutch0.3%(71)
Polish0.3%(68)
Welsh0.3%(57)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.1%(32)
Russian0.1%(18)
Nigerian0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(2,324)
Married57.1%(5,164)
Widowed3.8%(346)
Divorced13.3%(1,205)
Women 15+
Never married16.9%(1,568)
Married58%(5,389)
Widowed10.6%(983)
Divorced14.6%(1,358)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Kentucky?

Johnson County, Kentucky has about 22,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Kentucky earns about $44,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Johnson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $120,200, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Kentucky?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson County, Kentucky?

About 22.8% of people in Johnson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 914 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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