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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnson County

Kentucky · 23,445 residents · 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 $24,911. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,200. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

23,445
+1%since 1990
from 23,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
89 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 89 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+13%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,911
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,782 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,051
+65%since 1990
from $8,492 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
23.5% rent
2.1
−20%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(23,091)
Black0.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(60)
Asian0.4%(85)
Diversity Score2.3%(538)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(23,018)
Black0.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(143)
Asian0.3%(59)
Diversity Score2.8%(647)
3
+19%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.8%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.1 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, Kentucky?

Johnson County, Kentucky has about 23,445 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Kentucky earns about $24,911 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 $51,200, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Kentucky?

About 9.3% 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 26.6% of people in Johnson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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