Johnson County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Johnson County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 5,263. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnson County is 40.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnson County is $59,457. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $131,500. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Johnson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Johnson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.