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Johnson, Oklahoma
Location of Johnson, Oklahoma
Location of Johnson, Oklahoma
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Pottawatomie
Area
 • Total 4.48 sq mi (11.59 km2)
 • Land 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,043 ft (318 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 457
 • Density 102.19/sq mi (39.45/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 40-38200
GNIS feature ID 2412806

Johnson is a small town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located in the north-central part of the county. In 2010, the town had 247 residents. This was a small increase from the 223 people counted in the year 2000. By 2020, the population grew to 457 people.

Geography of Johnson

Johnson is a small town in Oklahoma. It covers an area of about 4.0 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). All of this land is dry, with no large lakes or rivers inside the town limits.

History of Johnson

In 1982, the people living in Johnson made an important decision. They chose to officially become a town. This was to stop a nearby city, Shawnee, from building a landfill close to their community. On May 11, 1982, the citizens voted on this idea. The vote was 77 in favor and 40 against, so Johnson became an official town.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990 196
2000 223 13.8%
2010 247 10.8%
2020 457 85.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

In the year 2000, there were 223 people living in Johnson. These people made up 91 households, and 73 of these were families. The town had about 56.5 people living in each square mile. There were also 105 houses available.

Who Lives in Johnson?

Most people in Johnson were White (about 77%). A smaller number were Native American (about 15%). Other groups included African American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

About 26% of the households in Johnson had children under 18 living there. Most households (61.5%) were married couples. About 14% were single mothers with no husband present. Around 14% of households had someone living alone. About 6.6% of these were people aged 65 or older. On average, each household had 2.45 people. Families, on average, had 2.65 people.

Age and Income

The population of Johnson was spread out by age. About 23.8% were under 18 years old. About 28.3% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 28.3% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 13.5% of the people were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 41 years.

The average income for a household in Johnson was $29,464 per year. For families, the average income was $30,893. Men earned about $29,844 per year, while women earned about $25,417. The average income per person in the town was $15,305. About 9.2% of all people in Johnson lived below the poverty line. This included 11.1% of those under 18.

Education in Johnson

Students in Johnson attend schools in the North Rock Creek Public School district.

See also

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