Johnson County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13167 Republican

Located in Georgia, Johnson County has a population of 9,190 residents and a median age of 43.7 years, making it the #2,550 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 24.2%. The median home value is $94,900, and the median household income is $51,028, which is 32% below the national median.

9,190
Population
#2,550 of 3,222
$51,028
Median Income
-32.1% #2,715 of 3,222
43.7 years
Median Age
+12.3% #1,003 of 3,222
24.2%
Poverty Rate
+92.4% #2,955 of 3,222

Demographics

Johnson County has a population of 9,190, making it the #2,550 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Johnson County is $51,028, ranking #2,715 out of 3,222 counties — 32.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.2% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.

Income#2,715
$51,028
-32.1%
vs nation
16th percentile
Per Capita#2,966
$24,994
-39.4%
vs nation
8th percentile
Poverty#2,955
24.2%
+92.4%
vs nation
8th percentile
Unemployment#2,874
7.4%
+40.4%
vs nation
11th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Johnson County is $94,900 (-66.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $647/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.

Home Value#3,053
$94,900
-66.3%
vs nation
5th percentile
Rent#2,948
$647
-44.4%
vs nation
8th percentile
Homeownership#1,380
75.9%
+17.9%
vs nation
57th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Johnson County, 8.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 75.1% below the national average, ranking #3,210 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.4% −75.1% vs nation
Rank #3,210 of 3,222
0th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Johnson County is 71.8 years. 27.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,544
71.8
-4.4%
vs nation
17th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,960
27.6%
+41.1%
vs nation
6th percentile
Diabetes#2,910
14.6%
+31.2%
vs nation
7th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,173
39.6%
+6.1%
vs nation
31th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,951
5.8
+3.2%
vs nation
38th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,865
5.4
+21.4%
vs nation
9th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,840
16.9%
+60.9%
vs nation
10th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,944
34.7%
+31.5%
vs nation
6th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,394
16.8%
+16.6%
vs nation
24th percentile

Substance Use

23.4% of adults in Johnson County smoke , 42.8% are obese , and 16.8% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,884
23.4%
+30.3%
vs nation
8th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,773
42.8%
+12.9%
vs nation
12th percentile
Excessive Drinking#521
16.8%
-15.5%
vs nation
84th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Johnson County is 15.0 per 100,000 . Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 24.0 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,351
15.0
+87.4%
vs nation
12th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,953
23.2
+29.8%
vs nation
21th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,009
24.0
+18.4%
vs nation
29th percentile

Families & Children

31.5% of children in Johnson County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 32.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,503
32.7
+49.7%
vs nation
17th percentile
Child Poverty#2,909
31.5%
+65.9%
vs nation
7th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Johnson County is 52.2%. The mean commute time is 31.2 min, which is 13.0% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
52.2% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
31.2 min +13.0% vs nation
Rank #700 of 3,222
78th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Johnson County voted Republican with a margin of 46.3%. The vote was 26.8% Dem / 73.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.6 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +46.3%
26.8% 73.1%
Dem 3,984 votes Rep
2020 REP +39.7%
29.8% 69.5%
Dem 4,100 votes Rep
2016 REP +37.5%
30.9% 68.4%
Dem 3,682 votes Rep
2012 REP +30.1%
34.6% 64.7%
Dem 3,772 votes Rep
2008 REP +33.7%
32.9% 66.6%
Dem 3,644 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Johnson County, Georgia

Johnson County, Georgia has a total population of 9,190, making it the 2,550th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Johnson County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Johnson County is $51,028, which ranks #2,715 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.

The median home value in Johnson County is $94,900, 66.3% below the national median. Renters in Johnson County pay a median gross rent of $647 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Johnson County, 8.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.

Johnson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.8%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).

All data for Johnson County, Georgia 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.