County · Iowa
Johnson County, Iowa
Johnson County, Iowa. Johnson County had 160,044 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). It holds 13 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 36 census tracts. GEOID 19103.
Johnson County is one of the 2 counties of the Iowa City, IA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
160,044
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 152,854 · ACS 2020-2024: 156,639
Median household income
$74,935
±$3,026 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$308,600
±$7,979 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$1,122
±$24 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Johnson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 152,854 residents in Johnson County. The Census Bureau estimates 160,044 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 156,639 over 613 square miles of land.
| Measure | Johnson County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 156,639 | 3,210,507 | +8,062 |
| Households | 63,341±680 | 1,315,707 | +4,207 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.02 | 2.36 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 68,217±121 | 1,437,699 | +4,594 |
Johnson County's population since 2000
From 111,006 in 2000 to 160,044 in 2025: up 44.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Johnson County?
Johnson County holds 13 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Iowa City with 76,229 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Iowa City | 74,828 | $58,546 |
|---|---|---|
| Coralville | 22,318 | $69,144 |
| North Liberty | 20,479 | $102,102 |
| Tiffin | 4,512 | $100,952 |
| Solon | 3,018 | $113,295 |
| Lone Tree | 1,357 | $90,625 |
| University Heights | 1,228 | $111,406 |
| Swisher | 914 | $100,577 |
| Hills | 863 | $83,333 |
| Shueyville | 731 | $123,333 |
| Oxford | 722 | $82,639 |
| FrytownGEOID 1929325 | 193 | $104,911 |
| West Branch | 2,509 | $92,209 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Johnson County?
The median resident of Johnson County is 31.0 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.6%. 9.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Johnson County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0±0.2 | 38.6 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3%±0.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% | 7.3% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8%±0.3 pts | 82.3% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.6%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6%±0.3 pts | 2.5% | −0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.8%±0.6 pts | 5.9% | −2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.7%±0.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±0.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9%±0.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±0.6 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3%±0.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.2%±1.5 pts | 31.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.1%±1.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3%±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Johnson County earn?
Half of Johnson County's 63,341 households earn less than $74,935 a year (±$3,026), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $76,970 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Johnson County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,935±$3,026 | $75,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,874±$4,416 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,136±$1,821 | $40,877 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1%±1.0 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1%±2.1 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±1.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Johnson County?
Owners occupy 59.4% of Johnson County's occupied homes and renters 40.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $308,600 by its owner (±$7,979). The median renter pays $1,122 a month including utilities, and 46.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Johnson County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $308,600±$7,979 | $208,000 | +$28,494 |
| Median gross rent | $1,122±$24 | $972 | −$74 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.3%±2.9 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,948±$42 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.4%±1.3 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 68,217±121 | 1,437,699 | +4,594 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5%±1.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.0%±1.0 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.4%±0.9 pts | 23.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Johnson County building?
Builders took permits for 1,241 new housing units across Johnson County in 2025 (513 single-family), 7.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Johnson County get to work?
65.2% of Johnson County's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Johnson County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.4%±0.9 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.2%±1.7 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±0.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.7%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 8.2%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7%±1.1 pts | 11.3% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min±0.7 | 19.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Johnson County's census tracts?
Johnson County is divided into 36 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,520 (Tract 16.01) to $148,009 (Tract 103.08).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Johnson County compare with Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 99 |
| Median household income | 29th of 99 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 99 |
| Median age | 98th of 99 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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