Johnson County, AR

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2023 Population

25,932

0.027% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.4

1.03% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

19.4%

8.53% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$44,808

5.51% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$124,800

4.17% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,274

3.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Johnson County, AR had a population of 25.9k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $44,808. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Johnson County, AR grew from 25,925 to 25,932, a 0.027% increase and its median household income grew from $42,470 to $44,808, a 5.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.4%), White (Hispanic) (6.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%).

None of the households in Johnson County, AR 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.

94.1% of the residents in Johnson County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson County, AR are University of the Ozarks (231 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Johnson County, AR was $124,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Johnson County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnson County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Johnson County, AR borders Franklin County, AR, Logan County, AR, Madison County, AR, Newton County, AR, and Pope County, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

Johnson County, AR is home to a population of 25.9k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.09% of Johnson County, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.1k people).

In 2023, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.1k people) in Johnson County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k White (Hispanic) and 1.05k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

94%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.1% of Johnson County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson County, AR was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.1k ± 118
White (Hispanic)
1.78k ± 411
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.05k ± 438

13.6%

Hispanic Population

3.54k people

13.6% of the people in Johnson County, AR are hispanic (3.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Johnson County, AR 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 Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

8.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.1k people

9.26%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.4k people

As of 2023, 8.09% of Johnson County, AR residents (2.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnson County, AR was 9.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
465 ± 183
Vietnam
384 ± 127
Gulf War (1990s)
304 ± 104

Johnson County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Johnson County, AR employs 10.3k people. The largest industries in Johnson County, AR are Manufacturing (2,152 people), Retail Trade (1,445 people), and Educational Services (1,128 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($126,910), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,991), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,118).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.3k

2023 Value

± 749

3.23%

1 Year growth

± 9.67%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Johnson County, AR grew at a rate of 3.23%, from 9.95k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson County, AR, are Management Occupations (1,619 people), Production Occupations (1,508 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,070 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnson County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (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

10.3k

2023 Value

± 749

3.23%

1 Year growth

± 9.67%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Johnson County, AR grew at a rate of 3.23%, from 9.95k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson County, AR, are Manufacturing (2,152 people), Retail Trade (1,445 people), and Educational Services (1,128 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnson County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Johnson County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,381

Median earning men ± $4,069

$28,131

Median earning women ± $2,915

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,712), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,682), and Wholesale Trade ($48,393).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,889), and Public Administration ($34,758).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% 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 8.69%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

32
Retail Trade
30
Health Care and Social Assistance
30
Construction

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

$103k
Manufacturing
$69.3k
Transportation and Warehousing
$38.4k
Health Care and Social Assistance

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, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 73% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24%), followed by Other (1.9%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 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 (73%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.9%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Johnson County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 73% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24%), followed by Other (1.9%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

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 Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 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 Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Johnson County, AR awarded 231 degrees. The student population of Johnson County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 374 male students and 410 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson County, AR are White (81 and 62.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20 and 15.4%), Unknown (12 and 9.23%), and Black or African American (8 and 6.15%).

The largest universities in Johnson County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of the Ozarks (231 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Johnson County, AR are General Business Administration & Management (65 and 28.1%), Public Health Education & Promotion (24 and 10.4%), and General Psychology (23 and 9.96%).

The median tuition cost in Johnson County, AR for private four year colleges is $24,950.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Johnson County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 784 (47.7% men and 52.3% 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 784 students enrolled in Johnson County, AR, 47.7% men and 52.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 335 records, of which 46.3% were women and 53.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
65 degrees awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
24 degrees awarded
General Psychology
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Johnson County, AR was General Business Administration & Management with 65 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of the Ozarks

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

231 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of the Ozarks with 231 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 105 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson County, AR, which is 0.833 times less than the 126 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 81 degrees mean that there were 4.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 20 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 ($24,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% 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 (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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, AR was $124,800 in 2023, which is 0.411 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,800 to $124,800, a 4.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson County, AR is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Johnson County, AR have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnson County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Johnson County, AR is $44,808. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Johnson County, AR was Census Tract 9519 with a value of $69,569, followed by Census Tract 9522 and Census Tract 9517, with respective values of $58,069 and $56,210.

In 2023, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.557%.

Housing

Property

$124,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,978

$7,199

Median Property Taxes

±$553

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, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2023

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.7% of the housing units in Johnson County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9519
Census Tract 9522
Census Tract 9517

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Johnson County, AR was Census Tract 9519 with a value of $69,569, followed by Census Tract 9522 and Census Tract 9517, with respective values of $58,069 and $56,210.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Johnson County, AR 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.

$44,808

Median Household Income

± $4,077

10k

Number of Households

± 693

In 2023, the median household income of the 10k households in Johnson County, AR grew to $44,808 from the previous year's value of $42,470.

The following chart displays the households in Johnson County, AR 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, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (8.62%)
Worked At Home (3.56%)

In 2023, 84.3% of workers in Johnson County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.62%) and those who worked at home (3.56%).

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

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnson County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Johnson County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Johnson County, AR 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, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Johnson County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.557%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson County, AR (4.87k out of 25.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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, 23.3% of the children was living in poverty in Johnson County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.8%.

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

92.2% of the population of Johnson County, AR has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 2.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, AR see 1768 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.85% decrease from the previous year (1898 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 354 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,768 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnson County, AR

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, AR see an average of 1,768 patients per year. This represents a 6.85% decrease from the previous year (1,898 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.81%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

2.55%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson County, AR declined by 5.19% from 8.23% to 7.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Johnson County, AR 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 57.2 in Johnson County, AR.

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

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 40.2% in Johnson County, AR.

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