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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Johnson County
- What is the median household income in Johnson County?
- The median household income in Johnson County is $74,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Johnson County?
- The poverty rate in Johnson County is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Johnson County?
- $164,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Johnson County?
- The median gross rent in Johnson County is $1,228 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Johnson County residents have a college degree?
- 18.3% of adults in Johnson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,984
Median Income
$74,700
Median Home Value
$164,200
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$19,973 (+36.5%)
Home Value:
+$24,000 (+17.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.3 pp (-40.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.9 pp (+27.1%)
Unemployment:
-2.9 pp (-40.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,984
Median Age
48.0
Female
49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 96.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Other 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$74,700
±$16,686
+$36 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$91,197
Median Family Income
$91,000
Poverty Rate
7.9%
-2.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
18.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
6.8%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
8.3%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
15.5%
$100–150k
20.5%
$150–200k
5.0%
$200k+
8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,339
Owner-Occupied
88.0%
Renter-Occupied
12.0%
Vacancy Rate
5.3%
Median Home Value
$164,200
-$108,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,228
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.9%
$50–100k
6.9%
$100–200k
21.4%
$200–300k
23.8%
$300–500k
11.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.3%
$500–1k
27.3%
$1–1.5k
57.6%
$1.5–2k
6.5%
$2.5–3.5k
4.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.9%
1 vehicle
26.8%
2 vehicles
42.2%
3+
21.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
2.9%
5–19 units
1.9%
Mobile home
25.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.7%
1940–1969
2.2%
1970–1999
14.1%
2000–2009
11.4%
2010+
6.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.3%
-15.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.6%
Some College / Associate
21.0%
Less Than High School
1.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
-0.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.6%
Self-Employed
9.4%
Government Workers
14.3%
Private For-Profit
75.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
15.5%
Retail
12.9%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Prof. Services
11.5%
Construction
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
6.8%
Wholesale
6.4%
Finance
6.1%
Transportation
5.3%
Public Admin
2.6%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture
1.4%
Occupation
Management
34.4%
Sales
25.0%
Construction
15.5%
Food Prep
14.7%
Production
10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.0 min
Drove Alone
77.5%
Carpool
13.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,268
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
2.4%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
7.8%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
6.6%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
19.9%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
12.5%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 18.3%
Working age (18–64): 81.7%
65 and over: 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.0%
With a Disability
13.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.7%
Uninsured
2.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.7%
Has a Computer
95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Johnson County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Johnson County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens County | 60 | 127 |
| Emanuel County | 30 | 68 |
| Other flows - South | 30 | 64 |
| Washington County | 20 | 36 |