Johnson County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,196 | — | #1,981 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,129 | -29.3% | #2,588 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.7 years | +20.1% | #519 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,600 | -36.6% | #1,661 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $674 | -42.0% | #2,859 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | +70.2% | #2,789 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Johnson County has a population of 18,196, making it the #1,981 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Johnson County is $53,129, ranking #2,588 out of 3,222 counties — 29.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.4% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Johnson County is $178,600 (-36.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $674/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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86.6% of residents in Johnson County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% below the national rate.
About Johnson County, Tennessee
Johnson County, Tennessee has a total population of 18,196, making it the 1,981st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Johnson County is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Johnson County is $53,129, which ranks #2,588 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Johnson County is $178,600, 36.6% below the national median. Renters in Johnson County pay a median gross rent of $674 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Johnson County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.
Johnson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Johnson County, Tennessee 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.