Johnson County Summary

Life in Johnson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Johnson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Johnson County:

  • The population in Johnson County is 5,294.

  • The median home value in Johnson County is $169,683.

  • The median income in Johnson County is $64,352.

  • The median rent in Johnson County is $777.

  • The unemployment rate in Johnson County is 1.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Johnson County is 6.1%.

  • The average high in Johnson County is 71.9° and there are 80.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Johnson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Johnson County

Tecumseh, NE Population 1,878

Sterling, NE Population 698

Cook, NE Population 450

Elk Creek, NE Population 111

Crab Orchard, NE Population 27

Map Of Johnson County

Johnson County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Johnson County is 71.9°.

  • There are 74.89 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 80.2 inches of rain each year with 8.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:50 hours of sun each day in Johnson County.

StatJohnson County
Mean High71.9
Nice Days74.89
Rainfall80.2
Snowfall8.1
Sunny_hours5:50
71.9°
Average High
80.2
Inches of Rain

Johnson County Demographics

Population over time in Johnson County

The current population in Johnson County is 5,294. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,298 3.5%
2021 5,118 -0.8%
2020 5,161 -

Gender in Johnson County

  • Johnson County is 39.4% female with 2,086 female residents.

  • Johnson County is 60.6% male with 3,208 male residents.

Female
39.4% (2,086)
Male
60.6% (3,208)
Gender Johnson County NE USA
Female 39.4% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 60.6% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Johnson County

Johnson County is:

  • 79.8% White with 4,223 White residents.

  • 5.5% African American with 291 African American residents.

  • 1.5% American Indian with 79 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 40 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 116 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.3% Hispanic with 545 Hispanic residents.

White
79.8% (4,223)
African American
5.5% (291)
American Indian
1.5% (79)
Asian
0.8% (40)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.2% (116)
Hispanic
10.3% (545)

Table: Johnson County By Race

Race Johnson County NE USA
White 79.8% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 5.5% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 1.5% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 10.3% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Johnson County, Nebraska

  • 3.4% of households in Johnson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Johnson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Johnson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Johnson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Johnson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Johnson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Johnson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Johnson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Johnson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Johnson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (178)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (162)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (298)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (525)
$35,000 to $49,999
18.7% (989)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (993)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (676)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.1% (1,011)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (261)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (196)
Income Johnson County NE USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.7% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.1% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Johnson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Johnson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Johnson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Johnson County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Johnson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Johnson County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Johnson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Johnson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Johnson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Johnson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (158)
9-12th Grade
7% (370)
High School / GED
42% (2,223)
Some College
19% (1,005)
Associate's Degree
10% (529)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (635)
Master's Degree
6% (317)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (52)
Education Johnson County NE USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 42% 25% 26%
Some College 19% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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