Johnson County, Missouri

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Johnson County
County
Johnson County Mo Courthouse-retouched.jpg
Johnson County Courthouse in Warrensburg
Map of Missouri highlighting Johnson County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°45′N93°49′W / 38.75°N 93.81°W / 38.75; -93.81
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Missouri.svg  Missouri
FoundedDecember 13, 1833
Named for Richard Mentor Johnson
Seat Warrensburg
Largest cityWarrensburg
Area
 • Total
833 sq mi (2,160 km2)
 • Land829 sq mi (2,150 km2)
 • Water3.9 sq mi (10 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
54,013 Increase2.svg
 • Density65/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.jococourthouse.com

Johnson County is a county located in western portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,013. [1] Its county seat is Warrensburg. [2] The county was formed December 13, 1834, from Lafayette County and named for Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson. [3]

Contents

Johnson County comprises the Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 833 square miles (2,160 km2), of which 829 square miles (2,150 km2) is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km2) (0.5%) is water. [4]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1840 4,471—
1850 7,46466.9%
1860 14,61495.8%
1870 24,64868.7%
1880 28,17214.3%
1890 28,132−0.1%
1900 27,843−1.0%
1910 26,297−5.6%
1920 24,899−5.3%
1930 22,413−10.0%
1940 21,617−3.6%
1950 20,716−4.2%
1960 28,98139.9%
1970 34,17217.9%
1980 39,05914.3%
1990 42,5148.8%
2000 48,25813.5%
2010 52,5959.0%
2020 54,0132.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
1790-1960 [6] 1900-1990 [7]
1990-2000 [8] 2010 [9]

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 48,258 people, 17,410 households, and 11,821 families residing in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22 people/km2). There were 18,886 housing units at an average density of 23 units per square mile (8.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.12% White, 4.33% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Approximately 2.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 17,410 households, out of which 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 20.20% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 17.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 101.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,391, and the median income for a family was $43,050. Males had a median income of $28,901 versus $21,376 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,037. About 9.50% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over.

2020 Census

Johnson County Racial Composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)44,41582.23%
Black or African American (NH)2,3094.27%
Native American (NH)2590.48%
Asian (NH)8211.52%
Pacific Islander (NH)2100.39%
Other/Mixed (NH)3,4046.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2,5954.8%

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Post-secondary

Public libraries

Politics

Local

The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Johnson County. Republicans hold all elected offices in Johnson County.

Johnson County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Mark Reynolds Republican
Auditor Chad Davis Republican
Circuit Clerk Marcy Anderson Republican
County Clerk Diane Thompson Republican
Collector Laura Smith Republican
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Troy A. Matthews Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)		 John Marr Republican
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Charles Kavanaugh Republican
Coroner Clark Holdren Republican
Prosecuting Attorney Rob Russell Republican
Public Administrator Nancy Jo Jennings Republican
Recorder Stormy Taylor Republican
Sheriff Scott Munsterman Republican
Treasurer Heather Reynolds Republican

State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 66.53%15,32129.94% 6,8953.52% 811
2016 56.88%12,04039.38% 8,3353.74% 793
2012 45.67% 9,48450.22%10,4284.11% 853
2008 43.29% 9,36753.88%11,6582.82% 613
2004 53.54%10,76744.55% 8,9581.91% 384
2000 49.27%8,21947.75% 7,9642.98% 497
1996 34.65% 5,02462.63%9,0822.72% 394

Johnson County is divided into four legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives, all of which are held by Republicans.

Missouri House of Representatives — District 51 — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dean Dohrman3,71367.39%+13.82
Democratic John Cozort1,79732.61%−7.99
Missouri House of Representatives — District 51 — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dean Dohrman1,79253.57%+4.43
Democratic Gary L. Grigsby1,35840.60%−5.70
Libertarian Bill Wayne1955.83%+1.27
Missouri House of Representatives — District 51 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dean Dohrman2,61149.14%
Democratic Gary L. Grigsby2,46046.30%
Libertarian Bill Wayne2424.56%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Nathan Beard1,18969.74%−30.26
Democratic Kyle Garner51630.26%+30.26
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Nathan Beard711100.00%+34.18
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Stanley Cox98665.82%
Democratic Phyllis Sue Domann51234.18%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 122 – Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Glen Kolkmeyer582100.00%+34.36
Missouri House of Representatives — District 53 — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Glen Kolkmeyer23565.64%+5.33
Democratic Henry Grubb12334.36%−5.33
Missouri House of Representatives — District 53 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Glen Kolkmeyer38360.31%
Democratic Holmes Osborne25239.69%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dan Houx8,31665.41%−12.70
Democratic Bob Gregory3,54927.92%+27.92
Libertarian Steve Daugherty8486.67%+6.67
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Denny Hoskins5,27978.11%+17.44
Constitution Daniel Plemons1,47921.89%+21.89
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Denny Hoskins7,75360.67%
Democratic Nancy Maxwell3,88530.40%
Independent Eddie Osborne1,1408.92%

All of Johnson County is a part of Missouri's 21st District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg).

Missouri Senate — District 21 — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Denny Hoskins14,64170.46%−2.70
Democratic ElGene Ver Dught5,02824.20%+1.64
Libertarian Bill Wayne1,1105.34%+1.07
Missouri Senate — District 21 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican David Pearce14,98373.16%
Democratic ElGene Ver Dught4,62122.56%
Libertarian Steven Hedrick8754.27%

Federal

U.S. Senate — Missouri — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Roy Blunt11,61154.88%+13.41
Democratic Jason Kander8,31539.30%−9.80
Libertarian Jonathan Dine7143.37%−6.06
Green Johnathan McFarland2681.27%+1.27
Constitution Fred Ryman2481.17%+1.17
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Todd Akin8,61341.47%
Democratic Claire McCaskill10,19749.10%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine1,9599.43%

All of Johnson County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler14,10267.63%−0.14
Democratic Gordon Christensen5,58426.78%+1.05
Libertarian Mark Bliss1,1675.59%−0.91
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler7,77067.77%+7.59
Democratic Nate Irvin2,95025.73%−9.05
Libertarian Herschel L. Young7456.50%+2.48
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 4th Congressional District — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler12,35660.18%
Democratic Teresa Hensley7,14034.78%
Libertarian Thomas Holbrook8254.02%
Constitution Greg Cowan2091.02%

Political culture

Johnson is a solidly Republican county. The last Democrat to carry Johnson County was Bill Clinton in 1992.

United States presidential election results for Johnson County, Missouri [14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 16,29868.80%6,96029.38%4301.82%
2020 15,48966.84%6,97430.10%7093.06%
2016 13,71964.22%5,93027.76%1,7138.02%
2012 12,76360.72%7,66736.47%5912.81%
2008 12,18355.18%9,48042.93%4171.89%
2004 12,25760.57%7,79038.50%1890.93%
2000 9,33955.63%6,92641.26%5223.11%
1996 6,27643.06%6,22042.68%2,07814.26%
1992 5,03233.10%5,54636.48%4,62530.42%
1988 7,51258.14%5,37341.58%360.28%
1984 8,41366.50%4,23833.50%00.00%
1980 6,44951.24%5,44143.23%6955.52%
1976 5,51349.14%5,55149.47%1561.39%
1972 7,22870.37%3,04429.63%00.00%
1968 4,83451.78%3,48437.32%1,01810.90%
1964 4,34840.41%6,41259.59%00.00%
1960 6,97059.66%4,71240.34%00.00%
1956 6,59959.30%4,53040.70%00.00%
1952 6,99061.82%4,29437.98%230.20%
1948 4,90350.01%4,88849.85%140.14%
1944 5,94957.32%4,41942.58%100.10%
1940 6,46854.23%5,44145.62%190.16%
1936 5,79747.86%6,29451.96%220.18%
1932 4,08838.40%6,48160.88%760.71%
1928 7,03261.86%4,31637.97%190.17%
1924 5,24847.68%5,52650.21%2322.11%
1920 5,70050.66%5,44448.38%1080.96%
1916 2,96643.83%3,70154.69%1001.48%
1912 1,77227.02%3,46852.87%1,31920.11%
1908 2,99745.44%3,48352.81%1151.74%
1904 2,98946.56%3,27751.05%1532.38%
1900 3,05144.76%3,61252.99%1532.24%
1896 3,21942.88%4,24056.48%480.64%
1892 2,66741.28%3,10948.12%68510.60%
1888 2,89546.33%3,18350.94%1712.74%

Communities

Cities

Villages

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated places

See also

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