Johnson County, KS

County

Demographics of Johnson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

57.6%

Households with Children

31.6%

School Enrollment K-12

73,123

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.5%
Working Age (35-54): 27.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.0%
Seniors (65+): 15.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.4%
High School / GED: 14.0%
Some College or Associate's: 25.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 57.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.0%
Single Parents: 6.6%
Couples & Adults: 34.5%
Living Alone: 33.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
Asian: 5.2%
Black or African American: 4.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 27.2%
South Asian: 49.1%
Southeast Asian: 18.7%
Central Asian: 0.4%
Other Asian: 4.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 66.3%
Puerto Rican: 5.3%
Cuban: 2.3%
Dominican: 1.1%
Central American: 10.8%
South American: 8.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 55.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 42.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 46.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.9%
Spanish: 5.3%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.8%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Johnson County

Neighborhoods in Johnson County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources