Johnson County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,003 | — | #1,614 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,995 | -38.8% | #2,936 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,348 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $135,300 | -52.0% | #2,451 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $728 | -37.4% | #2,596 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | +57.1% | #2,651 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Johnson County has a population of 26,003, making it the #1,614 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Johnson County is $45,995, ranking #2,936 out of 3,222 counties — 38.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.8% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Johnson County is $135,300 (-52.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $728/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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91.8% of residents in Johnson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Johnson County, Arkansas
Johnson County, Arkansas has a total population of 26,003, making it the 1,614th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Johnson County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Johnson County is $45,995, which ranks #2,936 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Johnson County is $135,300, 52.0% below the national median. Renters in Johnson County pay a median gross rent of $728 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Johnson County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Johnson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Johnson County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.