Johnson County
Johnson County, Wyoming
Buffalo, WY 82834
Phone: (307) 684-7272
Fax: (307) 684-2708
www.johnsoncountywyoming.org
In north-central WY, north of Casper; created as Pease County Dec 8, 1875 (prior to statehood) from Pease County; name changed Dec 13, 1879. Name Origin: For E.P. Johnson, a Cheyenne lawyer. Originally named for Dr. E. L. Pease
Area (sq mi):: 4174.71 (land 4166.28; water 8.42) Population per square mile: 1.90
Population 2005: 7,721 State rank: 18 Population change: 2000-20005 9.10%; 1990-2000 15.10% Population 2000: 7,075 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 43.00
Income 2000: per capita $19,030; median household $34,012; Population below poverty level: 10.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,647-$29,671
Unemployment (2004): 3.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 19.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 12.90%
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Johnson County, Arkansas
Clarksville, AR 72830
Phone: (479) 754-3967
Fax: (479) 754-2286
In northwestern AR, northeast of Fort Smith; organized Nov 16, 1833 (prior to statehood) from Pope County. Name Origin: For Benjamin Johnson, a territorial judge
Area (sq mi):: 682.74 (land 662.17; water 20.57) Population per square mile: 36.30
Population 2005: 24,042 State rank: 30 Population change: 2000-20005 5.50%; 1990-2000 25.00% Population 2000: 22,781 (White 90.00%; Black or African American 1.40%; Hispanic or Latino 6.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 4.60%). Foreign born: 4.50%. Median age: 36.40
Income 2000: per capita $15,097; median household $27,910; Population below poverty level: 16.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,842-$19,057
Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.00% Median travel time to work: 20.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.90%
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Johnson County, Texas
Cleburne, TX 76033
Phone: (817) 556-6323
Fax: (817) 556-6327
www.johnsoncountytx.org
In north-central TX, south of Fort Worth; organized Feb 13, 1854 from McLennan and Navarro counties. Name Origin: For Middleton Tate Johnson (1810-66), AL legislator, Texas Ranger, and legislator
Area (sq mi):: 734.46 (land 729.42; water 5.03) Population per square mile: 200.70
Population 2005: 146,376 State rank: 24 Population change: 2000-20005 15.40%; 1990-2000 30.50% Population 2000: 126,811 (White 83.20%; Black or African American 2.50%; Hispanic or Latino 12.10%; Asian 0.50%; Other 6.90%). Foreign born: 5.20%. Median age: 34.30
Income 2000: per capita $18,400; median household $44,621; Population below poverty level: 8.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,117-$24,728
Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.80% Median travel time to work: 31.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 57.60%
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Johnson County, Indiana
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: (317) 736-3708
Fax: (317) 736-3749
www.co.johnson.in.us
In central IN, south of Indianapolis; established Dec 31, 1822 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For John Johnson, a judge of the first IN supreme court
Area (sq mi):: 321.56 (land 320.19; water 1.36) Population per square mile: 401.10
Population 2005: 128,436 State rank: 11 Population change: 2000-20005 11.50%; 1990-2000 30.80% Population 2000: 115,209 (White 96.20%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.80%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 34.90
Income 2000: per capita $22,976; median household $52,693; Population below poverty level: 5.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $29,768-$29,988
Unemployment (2004): 4.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 58.20%
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Johnson County, Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 356-6000
Fax: (319) 356-6036
www.jacksoncountyiowa.com
In east-central IA, south of Cedar Rapids, established Dec 21, 1837 (prior to statehood) from Des Moines County. Name Origin: For Col. Richard Mentor Johnson (1780-1850), officer in the War of 1812, U.S. senator from KY (1819-29), and U.S. vice president (1837-41)
Area (sq mi):: 623.35 (land 614.48; water 8.87) Population per square mile: 190.50
Population 2005: 117,067 State rank: 5 Population change: 2000-20005 5.50%; 1990-2000 15.50% Population 2000: 111,006 (White 88.80%; Black or African American 2.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.50%; Asian 4.10%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 6.40%. Median age: 28.40
Income 2000: per capita $22,220; median household $40,060; Population below poverty level: 15.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $29,216-$31,423
Unemployment (2004): 3.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 17.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 14.10%
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Johnson County, Tennessee
Mountain City, TN 37683
Phone: (423) 727-9633
Fax: (423) 727-7047
www.johnsoncountytn.org
On the northeastern border of TN, east of Kingsport; organized Jan 2, 1836 from Carter County. Name Origin: For Cave Johnson (1793-1866), U.S. representative from TN (1829-37; 1839-45) and U.S. postmaster general (1845-49)
Area (sq mi):: 302.73 (land 298.47; water 4.26) Population per square mile: 60.70
Population 2005: 18,116 State rank: 70 Population change: 2000-20005 3.50%; 1990-2000 27.10% Population 2000: 17,499 (White 95.80%; Black or African American 2.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 40.00
Income 2000: per capita $13,388; median household $23,067; Population below poverty level: 22.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,206-$15,904
Unemployment (2004): 7.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.00% Median travel time to work: 32.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.50%
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Johnson County, Kansas
Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: (913) 715-0775
Fax: (913) 715-0800
www.jocoks.com
On eastern border of KS, south of Kansas City; original county, organized Aug 25, 1855 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For the Rev. Thomas Johnson (1802-65), assassinated missionary to the Shawnee Indians (1829-58)
Area (sq mi):: 480.15 (land 476.78; water 3.37) Population per square mile: 1062.50
Population 2005: 506,562 State rank: 1 Population change: 2000-20005 12.30%; 1990-2000 27.00% Population 2000: 451,086 (White 89.00%; Black or African American 2.60%; Hispanic or Latino 4.00%; Asian 2.80%; Other 3.30%). Foreign born: 5.70%. Median age: 35.20
Income 2000: per capita $30,919; median household $61,455; Population below poverty level: 3.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $44,170-$43,912
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 20.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 32.00%
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Johnson County, Kentucky
Paintsville, KY 41240
Phone: (606) 789-2557
Fax: (606) 789-2559
In eastern KY, south of Ashland; organized Feb 2, 1843 from Lawrence, Floyd, and Morgan counties. Name Origin: For Richard Mentor Johnson (1780-1850), U.S. vice president under Van Buren (1837-41)
Area (sq mi):: 263.94 (land 261.54; water 2.40) Population per square mile: 91.80
Population 2005: 24,001 State rank: 49 Population change: 2000-20005 2.40%; 1990-2000 0.80% Population 2000: 23,445 (White 98.20%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 37.40
Income 2000: per capita $14,051; median household $24,911; Population below poverty level: 26.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,380-$20,204
Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 26.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.00%
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Johnson County, Nebraska
Tecumseh, NE 68450
Phone: (402) 335-6300
Fax: (402) 335-6311
www.co.johnson.ne.us
In southeastern NE, southeast of Lincoln; original county; organized Mar 2, 1855 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Col. Richard Mentor Johnson (1781-1850), officer in the War of 1812, U.S. senator from KY (1819-29), and U.S. vice president under Van Buren (1837-41)
Area (sq mi):: 376.82 (land 376.13; water 0.69) Population per square mile: 12.50
Population 2005: 4,695 State rank: 59 Population change: 2000-20005 4.60%; 1990-2000 -4.00% Population 2000: 4,488 (White 92.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.90%; Asian 2.70%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 4.30%. Median age: 42.40
Income 2000: per capita $16,437; median household $32,460; Population below poverty level: 8.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,352-$27,471
Unemployment (2004): 3.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.00% Median travel time to work: 24.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 40.60%
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Johnson County, Illinois
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone: (618) 658-3611
Fax: (618) 658-2908
In south-central IL; organized Sep 14, 1812 (prior to statehood) from Randolph County. Name Origin: For Col. Richard Mentor Johnson (1781-1850), officer in War of 1812, U.S. senator from KY (1819-29), and U.S. vice president (1837-41)
Area (sq mi):: 348.88 (land 344.63; water 4.25) Population per square mile: 38.20
Population 2005: 13,169 State rank: 84 Population change: 2000-20005 2.30%; 1990-2000 13.50% Population 2000: 12,878 (White 81.90%; Black or African American 14.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.90%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.20%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 36.70
Income 2000: per capita $17,990; median household $33,326; Population below poverty level: 11.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,663-$18,323
Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 53.60%
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Johnson County, Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: (660) 747-6161
Fax: (660) 747-9332
www.jaspercounty.org
In west-central MO, southeast of Kansas City; organized Dec 13, 1834 from Lafayette County. Name Origin: For Col. Richard Mentor Johnson (1781-1850), officer in the War of 1812, U.S. senator from KY (1819-29), and U.S. vice president under Van Buren (1837-41)
Area (sq mi):: 833.03 (land 830.44; water 2.59) Population per square mile: 61.20
Population 2005: 50,784 State rank: 19 Population change: 2000-20005 5.20%; 1990-2000 13.50% Population 2000: 48,258 (White 88.70%; Black or African American 4.30%; Hispanic or Latino 2.90%; Asian 1.40%; Other 4.10%). Foreign born: 3.00%. Median age: 28.50
Income 2000: per capita $16,037; median household $35,391; Population below poverty level: 14.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,031-$22,213
Unemployment (2004): 5.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 22.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 31.00%
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Johnson County, Georgia
Wrightsville, GA 31096
Phone: (478) 864-3484
Fax: (478) 864-1343
In east-central GA, east of Macon; organized Dec 11, 1858 from Emanuel, Laurens, and Washington counties. Name Origin: For Herschel Vespasian Johnson (1812-80), middle circuit court judge, U.S. senator (1848-49), and GA governor (1853-57)
Area (sq mi):: 306.52 (land 304.26; water 2.26) Population per square mile: 31.30
Population 2005: 9,538 State rank: 132 Population change: 2000-20005 11.40%; 1990-2000 2.80% Population 2000: 8,560 (White 62.00%; Black or African American 37.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.50%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 34.90
Income 2000: per capita $12,384; median household $23,848; Population below poverty level: 22.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,171-$17,582
Unemployment (2004): 5.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.00% Median travel time to work: 29.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 55.40%
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