Tennessee

Johnson

17,948
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Johnson

Johnson, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,658. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 17,948.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,244 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202017,948
201018,244
200017,499
199013,766
198013,745
197011,569
196010,765
195012,278
194012,998
193012,209
192012,230
191013,191
190010,589
18908,858
18807,766
18705,852
18605,018
18503,705
18402,658
Source

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

Historic places in Johnson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Johnson, Tennessee.

Maymead Farm
Mountain City
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Frequently asked about Johnson

When does Johnson first appear in the US census?
Johnson, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,658.
What is the population of Johnson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Johnson had a recorded population of 17,948.
When did Johnson's population peak?
Johnson's recorded population peaked at 18,244 in 2010.
How many historic places are in Johnson?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Johnson, Tennessee.
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