In Johnson, Kentucky, the median home price is $139,906, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $44,904; the population is 22,334; schools rate 6.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 42.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Johnson at a glance
Population
22,334
Median Household Income
$44,904
Typical Home Value
$139,906
School District Rating
6.8
Violent Crime Rate
42.4
Avg Commute Time
23.5
About Johnson
Johnson has a population of 22,334. The median home value is $139,906, 41% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $44,904 (30% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Paintsville, Nippa, and Flatgap.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Johnson
4 towns, by population.
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Johnson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Johnson?
- Johnson has a population of 22,334 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Johnson?
- The median home value in Johnson is $139,906. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Johnson?
- Median household income in Johnson is $44,904 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Johnson in?
- Johnson is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Johnson?
- Johnson contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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