Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,356 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,002 inhabitants. Its county seat is Paintsville. The county was created 183 years ago in 1843.
County Snapshot
Johnson County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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Kentucky counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
PaintsvillePopulation 3,925
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Quick Facts about Johnson County
| Population | 22,002 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Johnson County |
| Area | 684 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8466,-82.8315 |
| Named for | Richard Mentor Johnson |
| Capital | Paintsville |
| Establishment | February 24, 1843 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:26:27 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Johnson County is located at 37°50'48"N 82°49'54"W (37.8466400, -82.8315400). It has 5 neighbors: Floyd County, Lawrence County, Magoffin County, Martin County and Morgan County.
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The largest city of Johnson County is Paintsville with a population of 3,925. . See all Johnson County cities & populated places.
Johnson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paintsville | 3,925 | City in Kentucky |
Weather
Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 0 to 3 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Johnson County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Johnson County decreased by 6.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,356 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,417 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,403 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,458 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,252 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,128 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,858 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,606 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,391 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,188 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,002 | -0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Johnson County (1)
William E. Connelley was born in Johnson County
Other places with the same name (11)
- Johnson County, Kansas county in Wyoming, United States with a population of 607,220 people.
- Johnson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 179,575 people.
- Johnson County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 160,607 people.
- Johnson County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 153,740 people.
- Johnson County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 54,219 people.
- Johnson County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 26,513 people.
- Johnson County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 17,849 people.
- Johnson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 12,358 people.
- Johnson County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 9,667 people.
- Johnson County, Wyoming county in Wyoming, United States with a population of 8,588 people.
- Johnson County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 5,057 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |