Johnson County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Johnson County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 25,932. It is the 24th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnson County is 39.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnson County is $44,808. This is 24% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $124,800. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Johnson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Johnson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.7%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.7% vs 8.8%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.1% vs 1.5%).

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.