Johnson County, Kentucky

Total Population: 22,464

County Seat: Paintsville

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Median Home Value

$125,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,014

Across all households

Median Age

42 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.3%
Two or More Races2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

18.7%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

6.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,014

Mean Household Income

$60,016

Per Capita Income

$24,579

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

60.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

23.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$125,300

Median Rent

$698/mo

Total Housing Units

10,530

Owner-Occupied

66.4%

Renter-Occupied

33.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.0%

Married Couple Households

53.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.1%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

86.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21115.