Johnson County, MO

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2021 Population

53,889

0.109% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

30.7

1.32% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.8%

12% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,952

6.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$173,400

6.18% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

24,417

2.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Johnson County, MO had a population of 53.9k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $59,952. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Johnson County, MO declined from 53,948 to 53,889, a −0.109% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,440 to $59,952, a 6.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.41%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), White (Hispanic) (2.76%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%).

None of the households in Johnson County, MO 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.

98.6% of the residents in Johnson County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson County, MO are University of Central Missouri (3,103 degrees awarded in 2021) and Warrensburg Area Career Center (19 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Johnson County, MO was $173,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Johnson County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnson County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Johnson County, MO borders Cass County, MO, Henry County, MO, Jackson County, MO, Lafayette County, MO, and Pettis County, MO.

United States Missouri Warrensburg, MO

Population & Diversity

Johnson County, MO is home to a population of 53.9k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.69% of Johnson County, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.45k people).

In 2021, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.7k people) in Johnson County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.38k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Johnson County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson County, MO was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.7k ± 199
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.38k ± 313
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.76k ± 227

4.87%

Hispanic Population

2.63k people

4.87% of the people in Johnson County, MO are hispanic (2.63k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Johnson County, MO 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 Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

2.69%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

2.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

As of 2021, 2.69% of Johnson County, MO residents (1.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnson County, MO was 2.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,546 ± 487
Vietnam
1,226 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
820 ± 190

Johnson County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Johnson County, MO employs 24.4k people. The largest industries in Johnson County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,536 people), Educational Services (3,122 people), and Retail Trade (2,797 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,132), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,411), and Finance & Insurance ($58,232).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

24.4k

2021 Value

± 1,219

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 6.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Johnson County, MO grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 23.9k employees to 24.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,780 people), Management Occupations (2,504 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,031 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnson County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24.4k

2021 Value

± 1,219

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 6.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Johnson County, MO grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 23.9k employees to 24.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,536 people), Educational Services (3,122 people), and Retail Trade (2,797 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnson County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Johnson County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,278

Median earning men ± $2,682

$25,895

Median earning women ± $1,520

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,700), Manufacturing ($51,420), and Construction ($47,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,785), Construction ($45,476), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,457).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

348
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
262
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
181
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$167k
Manufacturing
$108k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$50.7k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Johnson County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.4%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 (67%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.4%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Johnson County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.4%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Johnson County, MO awarded 3,122 degrees. The student population of Johnson County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,637 male students and 5,921 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson County, MO are White (2,046 and 79.9%), followed by Black or African American (202 and 7.89%), Hispanic or Latino (132 and 5.16%), and Two or More Races (117 and 4.57%).

The largest universities in Johnson County, MO by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Missouri (3,103 and 99.4%) and Warrensburg Area Career Center (19 and 0.609%).

The most popular majors in Johnson County, MO are Computer Science (379 and 12.1%), Elementary Education & Teaching (192 and 6.15%), and Industrial Technology (153 and 4.9%).

The median tuition cost in Johnson County, MO for a public four year colleges is $7,758 for in-state students and $15,495 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Johnson County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,558 (43.9% men and 56.1% 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 2021 there were 10,558 students enrolled in Johnson County, MO, 43.9% men and 56.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,272 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
143 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
112 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
103 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Johnson County, MO was Registered Nursing with 143 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Central Missouri
3,103 degrees awarded
Warrensburg Area Career Center
19 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Missouri with 3,103 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,297 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson County, MO, which is 0.711 times less than the 1,825 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,046 degrees mean that there were 10.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 202 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 ($7,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) 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 Missouri.

Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

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, MO was $173,400 in 2021, which is 0.708 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,300 to $173,400, a 6.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson County, MO is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Johnson County, MO have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnson County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Johnson County, MO is $59,952. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Johnson County, MO was Census Tract 9609 with a value of $60,743, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9800, with respective values of $58,421 and $57,031.

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.483%.

Housing

Property

$173,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,329

$12,900

Median Property Taxes

±$864

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, MO 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, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.8% of the housing units in Johnson County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9609
Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9800

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Johnson County, MO was Census Tract 9609 with a value of $60,743, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9800, with respective values of $58,421 and $57,031.

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

$59,952

Median Household Income

± $2,587

20.5k

Number of Households

± 1,064

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.5k households in Johnson County, MO grew to $59,952 from the previous year's value of $56,440.

The following chart displays the households in Johnson County, MO 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, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (9.47%)
Worked At Home (5.75%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Johnson County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.47%) and those who worked at home (5.75%).

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

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnson County, MO have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Johnson County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.483%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson County, MO (5.83k out of 49.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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 2022, 12.5% of the children was living in poverty in Johnson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.6%.

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 191 in Johnson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 40.5 per 100,000 population.

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

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Health

90.8% of the population of Johnson County, MO has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 9.17% on Medicaid, 8.97% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 9.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, MO see 2351 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.98% decrease from the previous year (2555 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2464 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,351 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnson County, MO

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, MO see an average of 2,351 patients per year. This represents a 7.98% decrease from the previous year (2,555 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 28.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.23%

Uninsured

44.9%

Employer Coverage

9.17%

Medicaid

8.97%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

9.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson County, MO declined by 6.68% from 9.9% to 9.23%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.6 in Johnson County, MO.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 37.3% in Johnson County, MO.

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

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