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Johnson, Oklahoma
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Location of Johnson, Oklahoma
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| 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
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| • 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.
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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
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 196 | — | |
| 2000 | 223 | 13.8% | |
| 2010 | 247 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 457 | 85.0% | |
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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
In Spanish: Johnson (Oklahoma) para niños
