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Johnson County

Nebraska · 5,217 residents · 376.086 sq mi
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Johnson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,400. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,217
+16%since 2000
from 4,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+2%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Johnson County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,460 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,606
+7%since 2000
from $16,437 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(4,167)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(129)
Asian2.7%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(617)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,355)
Black5.3%(278)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(435)
Asian1.4%(71)
Other1.2%(63)
Diversity Score36.1%(1,884)
Diversity Score
36
+163%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Nebraska?

Johnson County, Nebraska has about 5,217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Nebraska earns about $42,083 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Nebraska?

About 11.8% 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 14.5% of people in Johnson County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 544 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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