Johnson County, Arkansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Johnson County, AR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Johnson County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,012 | 3,049,066 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 38.1 | 57.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | 0.32% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,242 | 1,205,703 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Johnson County grew by 5.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 26,012 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Johnson County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.4% of residents. That is 0.1 points below Arkansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,567 21.4% -0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,137 19.7% -1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,204 20.0% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,745 18.2% +0.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arkansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Johnson County and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% Arkansas 50.6%
- Men 49.5% Arkansas 49.4%
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Economy
Johnson County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Johnson County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,972 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.72% | 4.58% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Johnson County is about 25% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Johnson County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $18,708 | $111,957 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $727 | $947 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.2% | 66.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Johnson County is about 2.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $727 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Johnson County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 143 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Johnson County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.1 | 18.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.3 | 37.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 143 | 155 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,430 | $4,807 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,880 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 378 | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (11.9 min), Phillips County (13.2 min), Howard County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Perry County (32.2 min), Newton County (31.6 min), Madison County (31.1 min).
The average commute time in Johnson County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Johnson County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Johnson County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arkansas:
Pulaski County (0.3), Benton County (0.3), Washington County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2), Scott County (0.2).
Health
Johnson County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Johnson County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.7% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.2% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arkansas:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Phillips County (0.7), Chicot County (0.7), Desha County (0.8).
Johnson County, AR Compared With Nearby Counties
How Johnson County, AR compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, AR | 26,012 | $45,972 #3/3 | $18,708 #3/3 | 17.1 min #2/3 |
| Logan County, AR | 21,212 | $58,616 | $158,804 | 21.6 min |
| Pope County, AR | 64,050 | $57,850 | $98,062 | 16.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Johnson County, Arkansas.
How big is Johnson County, Arkansas by population?
About 26,012 people live in Johnson County, Arkansas, in 10,242 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 37.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Johnson County, Arkansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Johnson County, Arkansas has 38 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 44% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Johnson County, Arkansas an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 0.4 times the median household income ($18,708 against $45,972), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $727 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Johnson County, Arkansas have a college degree?
14.2% of adults in Johnson County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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