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Johnson County

Nebraska · 5,290 residents · 376.086 sq mi
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Johnson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,382. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 19% 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 $104,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
5,290
+18%since 2000
from 4,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
−1%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Johnson County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,382
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,460 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,145
+47%since 2000
from $16,437 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+20%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(4,101)
Black5.9%(311)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(629)
Asian1.4%(76)
Other3.1%(164)
Diversity Score47.3%(2,501)
Segregation Score38.4%(2,031)
Diversity Score
47
+244%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
39.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Nebraska?

Johnson County, Nebraska has about 5,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Nebraska earns about $49,382 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 $104,700, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Nebraska?

About 18.7% 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 7.2% 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 617 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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