Johnson County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,334 | — | #1,759 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,904 | -40.2% | #2,966 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,485 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,200 | -57.4% | #2,669 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $708 | -39.1% | #2,708 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | +80.9% | #2,886 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Johnson County has a population of 22,334, making it the #1,759 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Johnson County is $44,904, ranking #2,966 out of 3,222 counties — 40.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.8% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Johnson County is $120,200 (-57.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $708/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.3%.
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93.6% of residents in Johnson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County, Kentucky has a total population of 22,334, making it the 1,759th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Johnson County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Johnson County is $44,904, which ranks #2,966 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Johnson County is $120,200, 57.4% below the national median. Renters in Johnson County pay a median gross rent of $708 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Johnson County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Johnson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.4%).
All data for Johnson County, Kentucky 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.