Johnson County, IN

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2022 Population

161,952

1.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

37.9

0.265% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

7.49%

1.39% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$82,730

6.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$240,700

22.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

81,617

0.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Johnson County, IN had a population of 162k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $82,730. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Johnson County, IN grew from 159,739 to 161,952, a 1.39% increase and its median household income grew from $77,977 to $82,730, a 6.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%), and White (Hispanic) (1.56%).

None of the households in Johnson County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Johnson County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson County, IN are Franklin College (229 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Johnson County, IN was $240,700, and the homeownership rate was 74%.

Most people in Johnson County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnson County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Johnson County, IN borders Bartholomew County, IN, Brown County, IN, Marion County, IN, Morgan County, IN, and Shelby County, IN.

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Population & Diversity

Johnson County, IN is home to a population of 162k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.87% of Johnson County, IN residents were born outside of the country (7.89k people).

In 2022, there were 20.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in Johnson County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.82k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.57k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.8% of Johnson County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson County, IN was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Johnson County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
140k ± 589
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.82k ± 393
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.57k ± 838

3.85%

Hispanic Population

6.23k people

3.85% of the people in Johnson County, IN are hispanic (6.23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Johnson County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

4.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.89k people

4.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.05k people

As of 2022, 4.87% of Johnson County, IN residents (7.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnson County, IN was 4.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Johnson County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,059 ± 447
Vietnam
1,903 ± 296
Gulf War (1990s)
1,416 ± 378

Johnson County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Johnson County, IN employs 81.6k people. The largest industries in Johnson County, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,715 people), Manufacturing (10,992 people), and Retail Trade (9,879 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,109), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,734), and Finance & Insurance ($73,324).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

81.6k

2022 Value

± 2,640

0.49%

1 Year growth

± 4.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Johnson County, IN grew at a rate of 0.49%, from 81.2k employees to 81.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,399 people), Management Occupations (9,318 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,725 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnson County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.6k

2022 Value

± 2,640

0.49%

1 Year growth

± 4.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Johnson County, IN grew at a rate of 0.49%, from 81.2k employees to 81.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,715 people), Manufacturing (10,992 people), and Retail Trade (9,879 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnson County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Johnson County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,657

Median earning men ± $1,696

$39,932

Median earning women ± $1,499

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,518), Information ($82,639), and Manufacturing ($73,302).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,580), Information ($53,977), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,956).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

259
Construction
221
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
209
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$422k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$374k
Manufacturing
$306k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Johnson County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 66% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.08%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Johnson County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 66% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Johnson County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Johnson County, IN awarded 229 degrees. The student population of Johnson County, IN in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 483 male students and 476 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson County, IN are White (207 and 91.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 3.96%), Two or More Races (5 and 2.2%), and Black or African American (4 and 1.76%).

The largest universities in Johnson County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Franklin College (229 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Johnson County, IN are Physician Assistant (24 and 10.5%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (21 and 9.17%), and General Psychology (16 and 6.99%).

The median tuition cost in Johnson County, IN for private four year colleges is $35,636.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Johnson County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 959 (50.4% men and 49.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 959 students enrolled in Johnson County, IN, 50.4% men and 49.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 774 records, of which 51% were women and 49% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
16 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Johnson County, IN was General Psychology with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Johnson County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Franklin College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

229 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Franklin College with 229 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 106 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson County, IN, which is 0.862 times less than the 123 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 207 degrees mean that there were 23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,636) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Johnson County, IN was $240,700 in 2022, which is 0.854 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $196,200 to $240,700, a 22.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson County, IN is 74%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Johnson County, IN have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnson County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Johnson County, IN is $82,730. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Johnson County, IN was Census Tract 6106.03 with a value of $110,469, followed by Census Tract 6108.01 and Census Tract 6112, with respective values of $96,493 and $88,996.

In 2023, 9.31% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.394%.

Housing

Property

$240,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,644

$44,610

Median Property Taxes

±$1,872

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Johnson County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Johnson County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74%

Homeownership

2022

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 74% of the housing units in Johnson County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Johnson County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6106.03
Census Tract 6108.01
Census Tract 6112

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Johnson County, IN was Census Tract 6106.03 with a value of $110,469, followed by Census Tract 6108.01 and Census Tract 6112, with respective values of $96,493 and $88,996.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Johnson County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,730

Median Household Income

± $1,759

60.3k

Number of Households

± 2,139

In 2022, the median household income of the 60.3k households in Johnson County, IN grew to $82,730 from the previous year's value of $77,977.

The following chart displays the households in Johnson County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnson County, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (7.07%)

In 2022, 79.7% of workers in Johnson County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnson County, IN have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Johnson County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Johnson County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Johnson County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Johnson County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.31% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.394%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson County, IN (11.9k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Johnson County, IN is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Johnson County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.9% of the population of Johnson County, IN has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, IN see 1217 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1217 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1521 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 928 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,217 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnson County, IN

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, IN see an average of 1,217 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,217 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Johnson County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.1%

Uninsured

58.4%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.98%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson County, IN grew by 4.66% from 5.83% to 6.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Johnson County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.9 in Johnson County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Johnson County, IN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.6% in Johnson County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Johnson County, IN.