Johnson County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Johnson County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Johnson County, Arkansas has a population of 26,003, the 24th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $45,995 and the median home value is $135,300. The poverty rate is 19.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Johnson County Quick Facts

Population 26,003

Median Household Income $45,995

Median Home Value $135,300

Poverty Rate 19.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%

High School Graduation 84.3%

Cities/Places 8

Population 26,003 24th of 75

Median Income $45,995 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.8%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Johnson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	25,932	26,003	+0.3%
Median household income	$44,808	$45,995	+2.6%
Median home value	$124,800	$135,300	+8.4%

Median Household Income

Johnson

$45,995

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Johnson

$135,300

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.7%

$25K-$50K 29.4%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 16.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

8.9%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

6.7%

$30K-$35K

6.5%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

6.8%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

2.2%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

51.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.1%

Renter 25.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $728/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

23.9%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Johnson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clarksville	9,526	$37,373	27.6%	$164,800
Lamar	1,783	$50,568	22.7%	$161,700
Coal Hill	892	$39,148	36.1%	$104,700
Hartman	678	$36,667	36.5%	$127,500
Knoxville	663	$45,714	25.5%	$125,700
Ozone	194	N/A	32.0%	N/A
Hagarville	89	$48,953	0.0%	$104,300
Oark	18	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Johnson County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 26,003. It is the 24th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnson County is 39.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnson County is $45,995. This is 24% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $135,300. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Johnson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Johnson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.9%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.9% vs 9.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.3% vs 1.6%).

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Johnson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Johnson County, Arkansas?

Johnson County has a population of 26,003, making it the 24th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Johnson County?

The median household income in Johnson County is $45,995 with a poverty rate of 19.8%.

How many cities are in Johnson County, Arkansas?

Johnson County contains 8 Census-designated places.