Johnson County Demographics
A map of Johnson County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,101 | 77.5% |
Hispanic | 629 | 11.9% |
Black | 311 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 113 | 2.1% |
Asian | 76 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 60 | 1.1% |
Johnson County, Nebraska had a population of 5,290 in 2020. It was 77.5% White, 5.9% Black, 1.4% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Johnson County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Johnson County is the 53rd most populous county of the 93 counties in Nebraska.
Johnson County's White Population
4,101 residents of Johnson County identify as White, or 77.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Johnson County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Johnson County is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Johnson County is less White than neighboring Pawnee County (96.1% White), Otoe County (87.1% White), Nemaha County (92.4% White), Gage County (92.4% White), and Cass County (91.2% White).
Johnson County's Black Population
311 residents of Johnson County identify as Black, or 5.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Johnson County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Johnson County is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Johnson County is more Black than neighboring Pawnee County (0.2% Black), Otoe County (0.5% Black), Nemaha County (0.8% Black), Gage County (0.6% Black), and Cass County (0.4% Black).
Johnson County's Asian Population
76 residents of Johnson County identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Johnson County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Johnson County is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Johnson County is more Asian than neighboring Pawnee County (0% Asian), Otoe County (0.5% Asian), Nemaha County (0.4% Asian), Gage County (0.5% Asian), and Cass County (0.4% Asian).
Johnson County's Hispanic Population
629 residents of Johnson County identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Johnson County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Johnson County is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Johnson County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pawnee County (1.5% Hispanic), Otoe County (7.9% Hispanic), Nemaha County (2.9% Hispanic), Gage County (2.9% Hispanic), and Cass County (3.7% Hispanic).
Johnson County's Native American/Other Population
60 residents of Johnson County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Johnson County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Johnson County is ranked #14 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Johnson County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pawnee County (0.4% Native American/Other), Otoe County (0.4% Native American/Other), Nemaha County (0.6% Native American/Other), Gage County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cass County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Johnson County's Multiracial Population
113 residents of Johnson County identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Johnson County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Johnson County is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Johnson County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pawnee County (1.7% Multiracial). Johnson County is less Multiracial than neighboring Otoe County (3.4% Multiracial), Nemaha County (2.8% Multiracial), Gage County (3.1% Multiracial), and Cass County (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.