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
50th
Median Household Income $45,995 -38.8% #2,936 / 3,222
9th
Median Age 39.1 years +0.5% #2,348 / 3,222
27th
Median Home Value $135,300 -52.0% #2,451 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $728 -37.4% #2,596 / 3,222
19th
Poverty Rate 19.8% +57.1% #2,651 / 3,222
18th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.8%
Native Born
8.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$45,995 −38.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,936 of 3,222
9th percentile
Per Capita Income
$25,637 −37.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,927 of 3,222
9th percentile
Poverty Rate
19.8% +57.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,651 of 3,222
18th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −13.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,740 of 3,222
46th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8% −47.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,375 of 3,222
26th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.3 min −22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,651 of 3,222
18th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$135,300 −52.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,451 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$728 −37.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,596 of 3,222
19th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.1% +15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,698 of 3,222
47th percentile
74.1% Homeownership

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Health

91.8% of residents in Johnson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.

91.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.8% +0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,736 of 3,222
46th percentile

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.