Johnson County, Arkansas

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Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,749.[1] The county seat is Clarksville.[2] Johnson County is Arkansas's 30th county, formed on November 16, 1833, from a portion of Pope County and named for Benjamin Johnson,[3] a Territorial Judge. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (3.4%) is water.[4]

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National protected area

Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 25,749. The median age was 38.7 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.4 males age 18 and over.[11][12]

The racial makeup of the county was 78.0% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.6% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 7.6% from some other race, and 7.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 13.4% of the population.[12]

30.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 69.6% lived in rural areas.[13]

There were 9,902 households in the county, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 48.8% were married-couple households, 19.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 11,475 housing units, of which 13.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 70.1% were owner-occupied and 29.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.7%.[11]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[14] there were 22,781 people, 8,738 households, and 6,238 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 9,926 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 93.69% White, 1.37% Black or African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.62% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 6.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,738 households, out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.20% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,910, and the median income for a family was $33,630. Males had a median income of $25,779 versus $19,924 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,097. About 12.90% of families and 16.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.60% of those under age 18 and 15.30% of those age 65 or over.

Racial composition

Johnson County racial composition (2020)[12]
Race / ethnicity Number Percentage
White 20,084 78.0%
Black or African American 489 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 283 1.1%
Asian 927 3.6%
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander 26 0.1%
Some other race 1,956 7.6%
Two or more races 1,983 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 3,453 13.4%

Government

Government

The county government is a constitutional body granted specific powers by the Constitution of Arkansas and the Arkansas Code. The quorum court is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all spending and revenue collection. Representatives are called justices of the peace and are elected from county districts every even-numbered year. The number of districts in a county vary from nine to fifteen, and district boundaries are drawn by the county election commission. The Johnson County Quorum Court has eleven members. Presiding over quorum court meetings is the county judge, who serves as the chief operating officer of the county. The county judge is elected at-large and does not vote in quorum court business, although capable of vetoing quorum court decisions.[15][16]

Johnson County, Arkansas Elected countywide officials[17][18][19]
Position Officeholder Party
County Judge Herman H. Houston Republican
County Clerk Michelle Frost Democratic
Circuit Clerk Monica King Republican
Sheriff Tom Hughes Republican
Treasurer/Collector Melanie "Fred" Cowell Republican
Assessor Rusty Hardgrave (Unknown)
Coroner Pam Cogan Democratic
Surveyor Jim Higby (Unknown)

The composition of the Quorum Court following the 2024 elections is 8 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Justices of the Peace (members) of the Quorum Court following the elections are:[20][21]

  • District 1: Mike Jacobs (D)
  • District 2: Paula Ober (R)
  • District 3: Van Alan Hill (R)
  • District 4: Bethany Bean (R)
  • District 5: Mike Estes (R)
  • District 6: John Payne (D)
  • District 7: Kris Muldoon (R)
  • District 8: Katie Howard (R)
  • District 9: Larry Jones (D)
  • District 10: Jeremy Hatchett (R)
  • District 11: Bryan Cooper (R)

Additionally, the townships of Johnson County are entitled to elect their own respective constables, as set forth by the Constitution of Arkansas. Constables are largely of historical significance as they were used to keep the peace in rural areas when travel was more difficult.[22] The township constables as of the 2024 elections are:[21][23]

  • Howell: Timothy Harmon (R)
  • King: Todd M. Russell (R)
  • Pittsburg: Ronnie Butler (R)
  • Spadra: Jonathan Howard (R)

Politics

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Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Townships

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Townships in Johnson County, Arkansas as of 2010

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Notable people

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See also

References

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