Johnson County Demographics

A map of Johnson County's Population by Race

Johnson County, Nebraska has an estimated population of 5,261, a less than 1% change from the 5,290 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Johnson County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Johnson is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Johnson County, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 38.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Johnson County is ranked the 53rd most populous county in Nebraska, out of 93 counties. Johnson County was ranked the 53rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Johnson County's White Population

4,080 residents of Johnson County, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Johnson County is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Johnson County ranks 83rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Johnson County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.6%.

Johnson County is less White than neighboring Pawnee County (93.9% White), Otoe County (85.5% White), Nemaha County (89.3% White), Gage County (92.5% White), and Cass County (90.5% White).

Johnson County's Black Population

246 residents of Johnson County, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Johnson County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Johnson County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson County's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Black residents' share of Johnson County's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.7%.

Johnson County is more Black than neighboring Pawnee County (0.1% Black), Otoe County (1% Black), Nemaha County (1.1% Black), Gage County (0.5% Black), and Cass County (0.3% Black).

Johnson County's Asian Population

44 residents of Johnson County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Johnson County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Johnson County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Asian residents' share of Johnson County's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Johnson County is more Asian than neighboring Pawnee County (0% Asian), Otoe County (0.2% Asian), Nemaha County (0.1% Asian), Gage County (0.7% Asian), and Cass County (0.3% Asian).

Johnson County's Hispanic Population

627 residents of Johnson County, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Johnson County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Johnson County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson County's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Johnson County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.9%.

Johnson County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pawnee County (1.9% Hispanic), Otoe County (9% Hispanic), Nemaha County (3.3% Hispanic), Gage County (3.4% Hispanic), and Cass County (4.1% Hispanic).

Johnson County's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Johnson County, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Johnson County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Johnson County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 110.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Johnson County's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.4%.

Johnson County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pawnee County (0% Native American/Other), Otoe County (0.2% Native American/Other), Nemaha County (0.8% Native American/Other), Gage County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cass County (1.3% Native American/Other).

Johnson County's Multiracial Population

138 residents of Johnson County, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Johnson County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Johnson County ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnson County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Johnson County's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.6%.

Johnson County is more Multiracial than neighboring Gage County (2.5% Multiracial). Johnson County is less Multiracial than neighboring Pawnee County (4.1% Multiracial), Otoe County (4% Multiracial), Nemaha County (5.4% Multiracial), and Cass County (3.6% 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.