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Johnson, TN Founded 1856 Carter County Elev. 498 m
Johnson is a city in Tennessee with about 71,455 residents. Johnson was founded in 1856 and sits in Carter County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $55,429. Homes carry a median value of $238,000, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.8%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Demographics Median household income
$55,429
High-school grad or higher
91%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Black 6.3%
Asian 1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts 46.8%
Sales & office 22.2%
Service 17.6%
Production, transportation & material moving 9.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance 4.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Median home value
$238,000
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Public, private and charter schools serving Johnson.
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Violent and property crime rates for Johnson vs Tennessee and national averages.
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Environment
Environmental hazards Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Johnson.
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Risk
Natural disaster risk Relatively Low Top hazards · Washington County
Lightning Relatively High
Strong wind Relatively High
Ice storm Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Cold wave Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Johnson is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Johnson was founded in 1856 and sits in Carter County. Elevation ~498 m.
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72K 62K 71,455 2010 2024 Where Johnson is
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15 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Aquone Range, Peter, Stone House Hunt, Henson, House Bashor Mill Dungan's Mill and Stone House Montrose Court Apartments Tipton-Haynes House Robin's Roost
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Johnson — frequently asked What is the population of Johnson, Tennessee?
Johnson has a population of about 71,455, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Johnson?
The median home value in Johnson is $238,000, and the median gross rent is $957/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Johnson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, ice storm.
How many registered sex offenders are in Johnson?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Johnson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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