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Johnson County

Missouri · 54,013 residents · 829.261 sq mi
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Johnson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,300. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
54,013
+12%since 2000
from 48,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
+13%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K45K49K52K56K1990201020202024Johnson County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,440
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,391 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,327
+64%since 2000
from $16,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(42,803)
Black4.3%(2,064)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,407)
Asian1.4%(687)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(10,026)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(44,415)
Black4.3%(2,309)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,595)
Asian1.5%(821)
Other4.2%(2,249)
Diversity Score34.3%(18,550)
Segregation Score26%(14,069)
Diversity Score
34
+65%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Missouri?

Johnson County, Missouri has about 54,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Missouri earns about $56,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson County, Missouri expensive?

In Johnson County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $163,300, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Missouri?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson County, Missouri?

About 13.4% of people in Johnson County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,499 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9800Census Tract 9607.02Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9607.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 64093ZIP 65336ZIP 64040ZIP 65305ZIP 64061ZIP 64019ZIP 64761ZIP 64733
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