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Johnson, AR
City in Washington County, Arkansas.
Population
3,656
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,012
ZIP codes
0
Johnson and its ZIP codes
Johnson at a glance
- Johnson is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 94th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $95,844, 58% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,900 (66% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,104 a month.
Local data for Johnson, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnson, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,844
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$312,900
Median rent
$1,104/mo
Homeownership
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher
46.2%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (592), German Americans (298), Irish Americans (263).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Johnson.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,051
122,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $5,727 per person
How people get to work
Johnson, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
922
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
525
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Johnson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TontitownCity | 3.9 mi | 17.9 |
| SpringdaleCity | 4.4 mi | 49.8 |
| FayettevilleCity | 4.7 mi | 54.8 |
| Elm SpringsCity | 5.9 mi | 6 |
| FarmingtonCity | 8.1 mi | 9.8 |
| LowellCity | 8.8 mi | 9.8 |
| Cave SpringsCity | 9.4 mi | 7.7 |
| GoshenTown | 9.8 mi | 11.3 |
| GreenlandCity | 9.7 mi | 4 |
| ElkinsCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Prairie GroveCity | 12 mi | 9.3 |
| HighfillTown | 13 mi | 18.1 |
| West ForkCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| RogersCity | 14 mi | 38.9 |
| BentonvilleCity | 15 mi | 35.5 |
| Prairie CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Johnson, AR in?
- Johnson is in Washington County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Johnson, AR?
- About 3,656 people live in Johnson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Johnson?
- Nearby places include Tontitown (3.9 mi), Springdale (4.4 mi), Fayetteville (4.7 mi), Elm Springs (5.9 mi), Farmington (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023