Named for Richard M. Johnson Largest city Warrensburg Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5 Area 2,158 km² Population 54,572 (2013) | Seat Warrensburg Congressional district 4th Website www.jococourthouse.com Founded 1834 Unemployment rate 5.7% (Apr 2015) | |
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Cities Warrensburg, Knob Noster, Holden, Centerview, Kingsville, Leeton, Chilhowee, La Tour University University of Central Missouri Rivers Big Creek, Norris Creek, Peavine Creek, Long Branch | ||
Johnson County is a county located in western portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 52,595. Its county seat is Warrensburg. The county was formed December 13, 1834 from Lafayette County and named for Vice President Richard M. Johnson.
Contents
- Map of Johnson County MO USA
- Geography
- Adjacent counties
- Major highways
- Demographics
- Public schools
- Private schools
- Post secondary
- Local
- State
- Federal
- Missouri Presidential Preference Primary 2008
- Cities
- Town
- Villages
- Census designated places
- Other unincorporated places
- References
Map of Johnson County, MO, USA
Johnson County comprises the Warrensburg, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS Combined Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 833 square miles (2,160 km2), of which 829 square miles (2,150 km2) is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km2) (0.5%) is water.
Adjacent counties
Major highways
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 48,258 people, 17,410 households, and 11,821 families residing in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 18,886 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.12% White, 4.33% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Approximately 2.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 17,410 households out of which 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 20.20% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 17.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 101.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,391, and the median income for a family was $43,050. Males had a median income of $28,901 versus $21,376 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,037. About 9.50% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over.
Public schools
Private schools
Post-secondary
Local
The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Johnson County. Republicans hold all but three of the elected positions in the county.
State
Johnson County is divided into three legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives, all of which are held by Republicans.
All of Johnson County is a part of Missouri’s 31st District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by David Pearce (R-Warrensburg).
Federal
All of Johnson County is included in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) in the U.S. House of Representatives.