Johnson County, Kentucky

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 22,464

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    Johnson County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 22,464. The median household income is $43,014, 34% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.4%, median home value is $125,300, and 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 31% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    22,464

    2023 estimate

    Rank #1754 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $43,014

    Household

    Rank #2980 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $125,300

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #2427 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    16.6%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2496 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.2%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    1.7%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    1.8%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    3.9%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Kentucky
    $55,909
    Johnson County
    $43,014

    23% below Kentucky avg·34% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Kentucky
    19.1%
    Johnson County
    23.4%

    23% below Kentucky avg·56% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Kentucky
    53.4%
    Johnson County
    46.2%

    14% below Kentucky avg·20% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $24,579

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    23.4%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    46.2%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Kentucky
    $150,167
    Johnson County
    $125,300

    17% below Kentucky avg·40% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Kentucky
    $771
    Johnson County
    $698

    10% below Kentucky avg·25% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Kentucky
    73.4%
    Johnson County
    66.4%

    9% below Kentucky avg·9% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Kentucky
    22.0%
    Johnson County
    27.1%

    23% below Kentucky avg·15% below national avg

    Housing Units

    10,530

    Households

    8,843

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.5

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,168

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    86.5%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    26 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Kentucky
    18.5%
    Johnson County
    16.6%

    10% below Kentucky avg·31% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Kentucky
    85.2%
    Johnson County
    82.3%

    3% below Kentucky avg·7% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    20.8%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    7.8%

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