Johnson, AR Demographics

A map of Johnson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,347	2,572	64.2%	71.3%
Hispanic	592	458	16.2%	12.7%
Multiracial	327	195	8.9%	5.4%
Black	196	139	5.4%	3.9%
Asian	176	118	4.8%	3.3%
Native American/Other	18	127	0.5%	3.5%

Johnson, Arkansas has an estimated population of 3,656, a slight increase from the 3,609 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.2% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 8.9% Multiracial, 5.4% Black, 4.8% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Johnson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Johnson has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Johnson, that probability was 46.9% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Johnson is ranked the 94th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Johnson was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Johnson's White Population

2,347 residents of Johnson, or 64.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Johnson is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Johnson ranks 421st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Johnson's population has decreased from 71.3% to 64.2%.

Johnson is more White than neighboring Springdale (34.3% White). Johnson is less White than neighboring Fayetteville (70% White), Tontitown (72.4% White), Elm Springs (84.4% White), and Farmington (73.9% White).

Johnson's Black Population

196 residents of Johnson, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Johnson is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Johnson ranks 244th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. Black residents' share of Johnson's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.4%.

Johnson is more Black than neighboring Springdale (2.1% Black), Fayetteville (4.8% Black), Tontitown (2.9% Black), Elm Springs (0.4% Black), and Farmington (3.4% Black).

Johnson's Asian Population

176 residents of Johnson, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Johnson is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Johnson ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.2%. Asian residents' share of Johnson's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.8%.

Johnson is more Asian than neighboring Springdale (2.4% Asian), Fayetteville (2.4% Asian), Tontitown (4% Asian), Elm Springs (2% Asian), and Farmington (0.3% Asian).

Johnson's Hispanic Population

592 residents of Johnson, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Johnson is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Johnson ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Johnson's population has increased from 12.7% to 16.2%.

Johnson is more Hispanic than neighboring Fayetteville (9.2% Hispanic), Tontitown (6.3% Hispanic), Elm Springs (5.7% Hispanic), and Farmington (5.8% Hispanic). Johnson is less Hispanic than neighboring Springdale (42.1% Hispanic).

Johnson's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Johnson, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Johnson is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Johnson ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Johnson's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.5%.

Johnson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elm Springs (0% Native American/Other). Johnson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (9.3% Native American/Other), Fayetteville (1.5% Native American/Other), Tontitown (3.1% Native American/Other), and Farmington (0.8% Native American/Other).

Johnson's Multiracial Population

327 residents of Johnson, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Johnson is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Johnson ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Johnson's population has increased from 5.4% to 8.9%.

Johnson is more Multiracial than neighboring Elm Springs (7.6% Multiracial). Johnson is less Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (9.9% Multiracial), Fayetteville (12.1% Multiracial), Tontitown (11.3% Multiracial), and Farmington (15.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.