Arkansas

Johnson

25,749
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Johnson

Johnson, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 3,433. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 25,749.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Clarksville (Third action 1864 — Shelby occupation), Skirmish at Spadra (Johnson County), and 34 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202025,749
201025,540
200022,781
199018,221
198017,423
197013,630
196012,421
195016,138
194018,795
193019,289
192021,062
191019,698
190017,448
189016,758
188011,565
18709,152
18607,612
18505,227
18403,433
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Johnson

Military engagements that took place in Johnson, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Clarksville (Third action 1864 — Shelby occupation)
1864
Skirmish at Spadra (Johnson County)
1864

Historic places in Johnson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Johnson, Arkansas.

Ozone School
Ozone
Davis House
Clarksville
McConnell, Edward Taylor, House
Clarksville
Bunch-Walton Post #22 American Legion Hut
Clarksville
St. Paul Lutheran School
Lamar
Clarksville Confederate Monument
Clarksville
Voorhees School
Clarksville
Clarksville High School Building No. 1
Clarksville
Union School
Hagarville
MacLean Hall
Clarksville
Dunlap House
Clarksville
Harmony Presbyterian Church
Harmony
Munger House
Lutherville
Dover to Clarksville Road Road-Hickeytown Road Segment
Lamar
Clarksville National Guard Armory
Clarksville
Hill, Taylor, Hotel
Coal Hill
Stokes, Fremont, House
CLarksville
Clarksville Commercial Historic District
Clarksville
McKennon House
Clarksville
Big Piney Creek Bridge
Hagersville
First Presbyterian Church
Clarksville
Johnson County Courthouse
Clarksville
Missouri-Pacific Depot-Clarksville
Clarksville
Tankersley-Stewart House
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Frequently asked about Johnson

When does Johnson first appear in the US census?
Johnson, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 3,433.
What is the population of Johnson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Johnson had a recorded population of 25,749.
Were any battles fought in Johnson?
2 documented military engagements took place in Johnson, including Skirmish at Clarksville (Third action 1864 — Shelby occupation), Skirmish at Spadra (Johnson County).
How many historic places are in Johnson?
34 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Johnson, Arkansas.
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