Johnson County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,732 | — | #951 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,272 | -10.5% | #1,406 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.5 years | -19.0% | #3,148 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $235,700 | -16.4% | #1,030 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $932 | -19.9% | #1,268 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.3% | #1,227 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Johnson County has a population of 54,732, making it the #951 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.5 years, which is 19.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Johnson County is $67,272, ranking #1,406 out of 3,222 counties — 10.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Johnson County is $235,700 (-16.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $932/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.5%.
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91.5% of residents in Johnson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Johnson County, Missouri
Johnson County, Missouri has a total population of 54,732, making it the 951st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Johnson County is 31.5 years, which is 19.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Johnson County is $67,272, which ranks #1,406 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Johnson County is $235,700, 16.4% below the national median. Renters in Johnson County pay a median gross rent of $932 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Johnson County, 29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Johnson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.2%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Johnson County, Missouri 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.