Johnson County, Missouri

MO · FIPS 29101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 54,732 #951 / 3,222
71th
Median Household Income $67,272 -10.5% #1,406 / 3,222
56th
Median Age 31.5 years -19.0% #3,148 / 3,222
2th
Median Home Value $235,700 -16.4% #1,030 / 3,222
68th
Median Gross Rent $932 -19.9% #1,268 / 3,222
61th
Poverty Rate 11.8% -6.3% #1,227 / 3,222
62th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.0%
Native Born
3.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$67,272 −10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,406 of 3,222
56th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,773 −20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,974 of 3,222
39th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.8% −6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,227 of 3,222
62th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −20.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,451 of 3,222
55th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.1% −13.6% vs nat'l
Rank #830 of 3,222
74th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.8 min −6.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,748 of 3,222
46th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$235,700 −16.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,030 of 3,222
68th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$932 −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,268 of 3,222
61th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.5% −1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,835 of 3,222
12th percentile
63.5% Homeownership

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Health

91.5% of residents in Johnson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.

91.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.5% −0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,816 of 3,222
44th percentile

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.