Johnson County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 5,151 with a growth rate of -0.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Johnson County, Nebraska is the 54th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,233 and has seen a growth of -1.57% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,916 | -47 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 4,963 | -47 | -0.94% |
| 2027 | 5,010 | -47 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 5,057 | -47 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 5,104 | -47 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 5,151 | -47 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 5,198 | -47 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,245 | -69 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 5,314 | 20 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 5,294 | 244 | 4.83% |
| 2019 | 5,050 | -55 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 5,105 | -65 | -1.26% |
| 2017 | 5,170 | -36 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 5,206 | -33 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 5,239 | 17 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 5,222 | 56 | 1.08% |
| 2013 | 5,166 | -21 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,187 | -31 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 5,218 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 5,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,673 | -612 | -11.58% |
| 1980 | 5,285 | -458 | -7.97% |
| 1970 | 5,743 | -538 | -8.57% |
| 1960 | 6,281 | -970 | -13.38% |
| 1950 | 7,251 | -1,411 | -16.29% |
| 1940 | 8,662 | -495 | -5.41% |
| 1930 | 9,157 | 217 | 2.43% |
| 1920 | 8,940 | -1,247 | -12.24% |
| 1910 | 10,187 | -1,010 | -9.02% |
| 1900 | 11,197 | 864 | 8.36% |
| 1890 | 10,333 | 2,738 | 36.05% |
| 1880 | 7,595 | 4,166 | 121.49% |
| 1870 | 3,429 | 2,901 | 549.43% |
| 1860 | 528 | -4,388 | -89.26% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,353 | 82.23% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 271 | 5.12% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 4.91% |
| Native American | 79 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,722 | 2.51 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 930 | 2.97 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 542 | 1.1 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Female | 148 | 3.18 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Male | 102 | 4.81 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 259 | 6.76% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 459 | 11.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 269 | 7.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,591 | 41.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 711 | 18.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,136 | 2,878 | 633 |
| Hispanic | 306 | 245 | 58 |
| Black | 205 | 144 | 7 |
| Other Race | 152 | 95 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 136 | 72 |
| Native American | 75 | 71 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,846 | $46,042 | $43,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,271 | $68,558 | $62,813 |
| High School Graduate | $33,628 | $37,214 | $28,720 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,292 | $53,750 | $41,042 |
| Overall | $42,603 | $49,769 | $35,962 |
| Some College | $45,429 | $61,250 | $37,750 |
$42,603
Average Earnings
$49,769
Average Male
$35,962
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.5% of Johnson County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 8.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,726 | 217 | 5.82% |
| Hispanic | 407 | 24 | 5.9% |
| Black | 57 | 13 | 22.81% |
| Multiple | 222 | 11 | 4.95% |
6.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.58%
Male Poverty Rate
7.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Johnson County, Nebraska is Black, with 22.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Johnson County, Nebraska is Multiple, with 4.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.07% |
| Some College | 4.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 3.83% |
| Male Employed | 0.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $91,155 |
| Households | $64,352 | $77,657 |
| Married Families | $92,115 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,500 | $44,796 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
292
Number of Veterans
275
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 7.5% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 11.61% |
| Black | 9 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.89%
Born in Johnson County, Nebraska
97.11%
Native Born
2.89%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
97.11% of Johnson County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 73.89% having been born in Nebraska. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.