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Johnson County Overview
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Johnson County Indiana Overview
Johnson County (click here to view county map) was formed in 1822 and named for Indiana Supreme Court Judge John Johnson. Johnson County is located in central Indiana immediately south of Indianapolis on I-65. The following data is compiled from the Indiana Department of Commerce other reporting sources. General Information.
- County Seat - Franklin
- Largest City - Greenwood
- Population per Square Mile - 359.8
- Square Miles - 320.2
- Median Age - 34.9
- 85.7% high school diploma +
- 23.1% bachelor's degree +
- Median Income - $29,426
| Population Over Time |
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2000
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2004
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2020 (projected)
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115,209
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124,864
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136,408
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| Source: US Census, county quick facts |
| Commuting Paterns - top 5 counties in 2002 |
| To County from: |
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% workforce
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County to: |
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% workforce
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| All Areas |
10,049
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19.00%
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All Areas |
32,920
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*43.50%
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| Marion County |
4,470
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8.50%
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Marion County |
28,121
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37.10%
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| Morgan County |
1,280
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2.40%
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Bartholomew Cty. |
1,705
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2.30%
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| Bartholomew Cty. |
1,117
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2.10%
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Hamilton County |
464
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0.60%
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| Shelby County |
873
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1.70%
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Morgan County |
458
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0.60%
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| Brown County |
737
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1.40%
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Hendricks Cty. |
398
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0.5%
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| Source: Stats Indiana - Commuting Patterns |
| *As the above indicates, a large percentage of the Johnson County workforce is commuting out of the county. This represents a valuable source of available workforce for employers locating in Johnson County. |
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Housing
Housing in Johnson County is affordable. The Median Sales Price of existing homes in the U S in the Fourth Quarter 2002 was $160,000 compared to $122,550 for homes in Johnson County. |
| Housing Units |
48,364 |
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| Median Value |
$122,550 |
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| Rental Apartments |
9,971 |
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| Average Rent |
$559 |
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| Source: US Census - Quick Facts |
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