2023 ACS Census Data · Population 154,881
Johnson County is a mid-sized county in Iowa with a population of 154,881. The median household income is $74,721, 15% above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.7%, median home value is $293,100, and 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 126% above the national average.
Population
154,881
2023 estimate
Rank #447 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,721
Household
Rank #727 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$293,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #511 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
54.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #52 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
10.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Iowa avg·15% above national avg
Poverty Rate
56% below Iowa avg·12% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above Iowa avg·21% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$44,699
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
82% above Iowa avg·40% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
36% above Iowa avg·19% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
22% below Iowa avg·19% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
59% below Iowa avg·39% below national avg
Housing Units
67,211
Households
62,214
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,936
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
130% above Iowa avg·126% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Iowa avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.7%
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