Johnson County, IA

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2023 Population

154,881

0.992% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

30.8

0.654% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.7%

0.842% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$74,721

2.39% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$293,100

5.51% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

85,864

1.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Johnson County, IA had a population of 155k people with a median age of 30.8 and a median household income of $74,721. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Johnson County, IA grew from 153,360 to 154,881, a 0.992% increase and its median household income grew from $72,977 to $74,721, a 2.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.46%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.78%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.17%).

None of the households in Johnson County, IA 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, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson County, IA are University of Iowa (9,815 degrees awarded in 2023) and PCI Academy-Iowa City (74 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Johnson County, IA was $293,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%.

Most people in Johnson County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnson County, IA was 2 cars per household.

Johnson County, IA borders Benton County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Linn County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, and Washington County, IA.

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Population & Diversity

Johnson County, IA is home to a population of 155k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.97% of Johnson County, IA residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2023, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Johnson County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.95k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

92.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.1% of Johnson County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson County, IA was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 410
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.6k ± 593
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.95k ± 484

6.66%

Hispanic Population

10.3k people

6.66% of the people in Johnson County, IA are hispanic (10.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Johnson County, IA 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 Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,808 ± 5,046 people
India
12,283 ± 2,716 people
China
7,889 ± 2,178 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,808 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,283 and China with 7,889.

Foreign-Born Population

9.97%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

10.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16.4k people

As of 2023, 9.97% of Johnson County, IA residents (15.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnson County, IA was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,651 ± 211
Gulf War (2001-)
1,202 ± 243
Gulf War (1990s)
612 ± 153

Johnson County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Johnson County, IA employs 85.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Johnson County, IA were Educational Services (18,088 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,824 people), and Retail Trade (9,752 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($89,126), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,875), and Public Administration ($74,172).

Employment

Occupations

85.9k

2023 Value

± 2,383

1.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Johnson County, IA grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 84.8k employees to 85.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson County, IA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (9,515 people), Management Occupations (8,607 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,775 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnson County, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

85.9k

2023 Value

± 2,383

1.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Johnson County, IA grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 84.8k employees to 85.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson County, IA, are Educational Services (18,088 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,824 people), and Retail Trade (9,752 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnson County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Johnson County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,581

Median earning men ± $2,711

$36,705

Median earning women ± $1,733

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($78,047), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,066), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,118).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($65,219), Wholesale Trade ($57,857), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,739).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% 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 10.9%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

267
Construction
203
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
198
Health Care and Social Assistance

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.33M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$335k
Manufacturing
$300k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa 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

Voting results are not available for Johnson County, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa 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 Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Johnson County, IA awarded 9,889 degrees. The student population of Johnson County, IA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 13,338 male students and 16,807 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson County, IA are White (7,288 and 77.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (748 and 7.97%), Asian (462 and 4.92%), and Two or More Races (297 and 3.16%).

The largest universities in Johnson County, IA by number of degrees awarded are University of Iowa (9,815 and 99.3%) and PCI Academy-Iowa City (74 and 0.748%).

The most popular majors in Johnson County, IA are General Finance (494 and 5%), General Business Administration & Management (491 and 4.97%), and Organizational Leadership (453 and 4.58%).

The median tuition cost in Johnson County, IA for a public four year colleges is $9,016 for in-state students and $30,979 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Johnson County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 30,145 (44.2% men and 55.8% 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 2023 there were 30,145 students enrolled in Johnson County, IA, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21,588 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
391 degrees awarded
Behavioral Sciences
327 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
397 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Johnson County, IA was General Finance with 391 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Iowa
9,815 degrees awarded
PCI Academy-Iowa City
74 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Iowa with 9,815 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 4,438 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson County, IA, which is 0.814 times less than the 5,451 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,288 degrees mean that there were 9.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 748 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,016) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,948) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) 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 Iowa.

Measure

In 2023, 0.708% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.723% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (748k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

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, IA was $293,100 in 2023, which is 0.966 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $277,800 to $293,100, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson County, IA is 58.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Johnson County, IA have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnson County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Johnson County, IA is $74,721. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Johnson County, IA was Census Tract 101, Johnson County, IA with a value of $125,577, followed by Census Tract 102, Johnson County, IA and Census Tract 13, Johnson County, IA, with respective values of $119,792 and $104,485.

In 2024, 18.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, IA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.53%.

Housing

Property

$293,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,769

$36,606

Median Property Taxes

±$1,243

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, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.8%

Homeownership

2023

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.8% of the housing units in Johnson County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101, Johnson County, IA
Census Tract 102, Johnson County, IA
Census Tract 13, Johnson County, IA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Johnson County, IA was Census Tract 101, Johnson County, IA with a value of $125,577, followed by Census Tract 102, Johnson County, IA and Census Tract 13, Johnson County, IA, with respective values of $119,792 and $104,485.

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

$74,721

Median Household Income

± $2,849

62.2k

Number of Households

± 1,940

In 2023, the median household income of the 62.2k households in Johnson County, IA grew to $74,721 from the previous year's value of $72,977.

The following chart displays the households in Johnson County, IA 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, IA is from Iowa.

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2023, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.304% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (64.9%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Walked (7.92%)

In 2023, 64.9% of workers in Johnson County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who walked to work (7.92%).

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

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnson County, IA have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Johnson County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 18.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, IA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.53%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson County, IA (24.6k out of 147k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Johnson County, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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 2024, 10.2% of the children was living in poverty in Johnson County, IA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.4%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 271 in Johnson County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 19.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.9% of the population of Johnson County, IA has health coverage, with 59.8% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 9.94% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.506% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, IA see 521 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.36% increase from the previous year (514 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 424 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 223 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

521 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnson County, IA

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, IA see an average of 521 patients per year. This represents a 1.36% increase from the previous year (514 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 33.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.1%

Uninsured

59.8%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

9.94%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

0.506%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson County, IA declined by 1.37% from 5.18% to 5.1%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 37.2 in Johnson County, IA.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 33.3% in Johnson County, IA.

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