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Johnson County

Kentucky · 22,680 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 $38,333. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% 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 $115,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,680
−3%since 2000
from 23,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+15%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,196
+58%since 2000
from $14,051 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2.8%(647)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(21,860)
Black0.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(198)
Asian0.4%(101)
Other0.6%(139)
Diversity Score5.3%(1,200)
Segregation Score41.2%(9,348)
Diversity Score
5
+92%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Kentucky?

Johnson County, Kentucky has about 22,680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Kentucky earns about $38,333 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 $115,800, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Kentucky?

About 15.5% 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 21.4% 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 568 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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