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Johnson County

Tennessee · 18,718 residents (2025 est.) · 298.44 sq mi
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Johnson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,129. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $178,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,196
+4%since 2000
from 17,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 60 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+17%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,718 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Johnson County
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(745)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(752)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(981)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(928)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(890)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(2,225)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(2,105)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.1%(2,572)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(2,725)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.7%(2,499)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(1,350)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(424)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,129
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,067 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,841
+115%since 2000
from $13,388 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+3%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+6%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Johnson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(16,761)
Black2.4%(420)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(150)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(15,880)
Black4.7%(853)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(591)
Asian0.3%(52)
Other4.5%(820)
Diversity Score
29
+141%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
−38%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan1.1%(207)
Mexican0.9%(172)
Ecuadorian0.7%(121)
Puerto Rican0.1%(27)
Dominican0.1%(11)
Cuban0%(1)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(36)
Korean0.1%(12)
Chinese0%(4)
Ancestry
American22.5%(4,095)
English15.2%(2,764)
German8.7%(1,574)
Irish7.6%(1,386)
Scotch-Irish4.8%(868)
Scottish3.6%(659)
Italian2.7%(484)
French1%(174)
Polish0.9%(168)
Dutch0.5%(85)
Norwegian0.4%(72)
Ukrainian0.4%(70)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
British0.3%(56)
Hungarian0.3%(50)
Swedish0.3%(49)
Welsh0.2%(42)
Swiss0.2%(33)
Danish0.2%(30)
Arab0.2%(28)
Lebanese0.2%(28)
Finnish0.1%(27)
Austrian0.1%(24)
Lithuanian0.1%(22)
Canadian0.1%(18)
Israeli0%(8)
Greek0%(6)
Serbian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.6%(2,677)
Married47.8%(4,049)
Widowed4.8%(404)
Divorced15.8%(1,338)
Women 15+
Never married19%(1,378)
Married49.9%(3,616)
Widowed14.4%(1,043)
Divorced16.7%(1,213)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson County, Tennessee?

Johnson County, Tennessee has about 18,196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Tennessee earns about $53,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson County, Tennessee expensive?

In Johnson County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $178,600, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Tennessee?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson County, Tennessee?

About 21.4% of people in Johnson County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,430 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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