Johnson County, AR

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2021 Population

25,853

2.35% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

1.04% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.9%

3.41% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$40,628

3.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$108,300

0.651% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,535

1.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Johnson County, AR had a population of 25.9k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $40,628. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Johnson County, AR declined from 26,475 to 25,853, a −2.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,346 to $40,628, a 3.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnson County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), White (Hispanic) (9.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.49%).

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.

93.8% of the residents in Johnson County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson County, AR are University of the Ozarks (188 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Johnson County, AR was $108,300, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in Johnson County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 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 93.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.49% of Johnson County, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.45k people).

In 2021, there were 8.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.2k people) in Johnson County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.42k White (Hispanic) and 760 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.8%

2021 Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.8% of Johnson County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson County, AR was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
20.2k ± 118
White (Hispanic)
2.42k ± 357
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
760 ± 97.9

14.2%

Hispanic Population

3.67k people

14.2% of the people in Johnson County, AR are hispanic (3.67k 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
62,153 ± 6,057 people
El Salvador
16,156 ± 3,112 people
India
9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

Foreign-Born Population

9.49%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.45k people

8.95%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.37k people

As of 2021, 9.49% of Johnson County, AR residents (2.45k 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, AR was 8.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Vietnam
528 ± 122
Gulf War (2001-)
329 ± 128
Gulf War (1990s)
303 ± 91

Johnson County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Johnson County, AR employs 10.5k people. The largest industries in Johnson County, AR are Manufacturing (2,675 people), Retail Trade (1,538 people), and Educational Services (1,117 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,156), Information ($55,804), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,259).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.5k

2021 Value

± 709

1.32%

1 Year growth

± 9.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Johnson County, AR grew at a rate of 1.32%, from 10.4k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson County, AR, are Production Occupations (1,679 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,090 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,046 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.5k

2021 Value

± 709

1.32%

1 Year growth

± 9.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Johnson County, AR grew at a rate of 1.32%, from 10.4k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson County, AR, are Manufacturing (2,675 people), Retail Trade (1,538 people), and Educational Services (1,117 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

$33,613

Median earning men ± $3,069

$22,490

Median earning women ± $2,683

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,542), Information ($56,786), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,510).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($35,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,872), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,448).

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 Arkansas. 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 Arkansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

149
Manufacturing
127
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
115
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

$250k
Manufacturing
$43.4k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$33.3k
Retail Trade

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 Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

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

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 2021, universities in Johnson County, AR awarded 188 degrees. The student population of Johnson County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 370 male students and 414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson County, AR are White (72 and 52.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23 and 16.9%), Black or African American (13 and 9.56%), and Unknown (12 and 8.82%).

The largest universities in Johnson County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of the Ozarks (188 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Johnson County, AR are General Business Administration & Management (45 and 23.9%), General Psychology (22 and 11.7%), and Public Health Education & Promotion (20 and 10.6%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Johnson County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 784 (47.2% men and 52.8% 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 2021 there were 784 students enrolled in Johnson County, AR, 47.2% men and 52.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 326 records, of which 49.1% were women and 50.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
45 degrees awarded
General Psychology
22 degrees awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Johnson County, AR was General Business Administration & Management with 45 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

188 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of the Ozarks with 188 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 89 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson County, AR, which is 0.899 times less than the 99 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 72 degrees mean that there were 3.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 23 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 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% 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 (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

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 $108,300 in 2021, which is 0.442 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,600 to $108,300, a 0.651% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson County, AR is 70.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Johnson County, AR have an average commute time of 18.3 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 $40,628. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Johnson County, AR was Census Tract 9517 with a value of $51,295, followed by Census Tract 9519 and Census Tract 9522, with respective values of $47,406 and $46,379.

In 2022, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.931%.

Housing

Property

$108,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,278

$6,919

Median Property Taxes

±$510

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

70.3%

Homeownership

2021

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.3% of the housing units in Johnson County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

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 9517
Census Tract 9519
Census Tract 9522

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Johnson County, AR was Census Tract 9517 with a value of $51,295, followed by Census Tract 9519 and Census Tract 9522, with respective values of $47,406 and $46,379.

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.

$40,628

Median Household Income

± $3,779

9.85k

Number of Households

± 675

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.85k households in Johnson County, AR grew to $40,628 from the previous year's value of $39,346.

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 $15k - $20k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnson County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (4.12%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Johnson County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (4.12%).

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

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnson County, AR have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% 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 2022, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnson County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.931%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson County, AR (4.76k out of 25.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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 2022, 23.6% of the children was living in poverty in Johnson County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.5%.

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 244 in Johnson County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 39.6 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

92.2% of the population of Johnson County, AR has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 27.1% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, AR see 1898 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.628% decrease from the previous year (1910 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3788 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 354 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

1,898 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnson County, AR

Primary care physicians in Johnson County, AR see an average of 1,898 patients per year. This represents a 0.628% decrease from the previous year (1,910 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% 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

7.78%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

27.1%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson County, AR grew by 3.07% from 7.55% to 7.78%.

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 2022, 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.

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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 37.1% in Johnson County, AR.

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

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