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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnson County

Tennessee · 17,499 residents · 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 $23,067. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,300. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,499
+27%since 1990
from 13,766 in 1990
1990 – 2025
59 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+6%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,067
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,967 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,388
+78%since 1990
from $7,531 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
20.3% rent
2.7
−5%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(13,679)
Black0.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(13)
Asian0%(6)
Diversity Score1.8%(248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(16,761)
Black2.4%(420)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(150)
Asian0.1%(21)
Diversity Score8.3%(1,450)
8
+359%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.4%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 47.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 26.6 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, Tennessee?

Johnson County, Tennessee has about 17,499 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Johnson County, Tennessee earns about $23,067 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson County, Tennessee?

About 6.9% 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 22.6% 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 3,733 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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