Johnson, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Johnson, Arkansas
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The historic Johnson Mill
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Location of Johnson in Washington County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • City | 3.65 sq mi (9.44 km2) |
| • Land | 3.61 sq mi (9.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
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| • City | 3,609 |
| • Density | 998.89/sq mi (385.71/km2) |
| • Metro | 546,725 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72762
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-35500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404807 |
Johnson is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. The area has many valleys and natural springs.
Long ago, early settlers used these natural features. They built an economy based on mining lime. They also used the Johnson Mill and raised trout. A post office opened in Johnson in 1887. However, Johnson did not become an official city until 1961. This happened because it needed a city government to provide services like water and electricity.
Johnson is located between Fayetteville and Springdale. It is in the middle of the fast-growing Northwest Arkansas area. This means Johnson has seen a lot of growth recently. Its population grew by 46% between 2000 and 2010.
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About Johnson's Location
Johnson is found between the cities of Fayetteville and Springdale. You can reach the town by taking Exit 69 on I-49. This highway runs through Northwest Arkansas.
The United States Census Bureau says that Johnson covers about 3.1 square miles (8.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 274 | — | |
| 1980 | 519 | 89.4% | |
| 1990 | 599 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,319 | 287.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,353 | 44.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,609 | 7.6% | |
Johnson has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1970, only 274 people lived here. By 2020, the population had reached 3,609 people.
Who Lives in Johnson?
The 2020 United States census collected information about the people living in Johnson.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,572 | 71.27% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 139 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 42 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 118 | 3.27% |
| Pacific Islander | 77 | 2.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 203 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 458 | 12.69% |
In 2020, there were 3,609 people living in Johnson. These people made up 1,526 households. About 902 of these households were families.
Schools in Johnson
Most students in Johnson attend schools in the Fayetteville School District. The main high school for this district is Fayetteville High School.
A smaller part of Johnson is in the Springdale School District. In 2022, students in this area went to different elementary schools. These included Rollins, Tyson, and Walker elementaries. For middle school, most went to Helen Tyson Middle School. Some students attended Hellstern Middle School. For junior high, most went to Southwest Junior High. Some attended Central Junior High. All high school students in this part of Johnson go to Har-Ber High School.
City Services and Transportation
Getting Around Johnson
As of 2023, Johnson does not have regular bus routes. Ozark Regional Transit offers bus service in nearby towns. In Johnson, they only offer "demand-response" service. This means you have to call and ask for a ride. This service only covers the very southern part of the city. The closest place to catch a bus to another city is in Fayetteville. Jefferson Lines provides this service.
Fun Trails to Explore
The Clear Creek Trail is almost three miles long. It connects Scull Creek Trail to Lake Fayetteville Park. This trail is part of the Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway. This larger trail is 40 miles long. It connects south Fayetteville to north Bentonville.
Water Services
Springdale Water Utilities provides water service to Johnson. They get treated water from the Beaver Water District. Wastewater from Johnson is sent to the Springdale system for treatment. However, wastewater from the southern part of Johnson flows into the Fayetteville system.
See also
In Spanish: Johnson (Arkansas) para niños
