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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnson County

Nebraska · 4,488 residents · 376.086 sq mi
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Johnson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,460. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $57,200. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,488
−4%since 1990
from 4,673 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+5%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Johnson County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,460
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,925 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,437
+46%since 1990
from $11,229 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$378
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
24.7% rent
1.8
+33%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(23)
Asian1.8%(82)
Diversity Score6.2%(288)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(4,167)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(129)
Asian2.7%(120)
Diversity Score13.8%(617)
14
+123%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 27.7 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, Nebraska?

Johnson County, Nebraska has about 4,488 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Nebraska earns about $32,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson County, Nebraska expensive?

In Johnson County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $57,200, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Nebraska?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson County, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of people in Johnson County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 185 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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