Johnson County, Missouri

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]

Johnson County
Johnson County Courthouse in Warrensburg
Johnson County Courthouse in Warrensburg
Map of Missouri highlighting Johnson County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°45′N 93°49′W / 38.75°N 93.81°W / 38.75; -93.81
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedDecember 13, 1833
Named forRichard Mentor Johnson
SeatWarrensburg
Largest cityWarrensburg
Area
 • Total833 sq mi (2,160 km2)
 • Land829 sq mi (2,150 km2)
 • Water3.9 sq mi (10 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total54,013
 • Density65/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.jococourthouse.com

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
18404,471
18507,46466.9%
186014,61495.8%
187024,64868.7%
188028,17214.3%
189028,132−0.1%
190027,843−1.0%
191026,297−5.6%
192024,899−5.3%
193022,413−10.0%
194021,617−3.6%
195020,716−4.2%
196028,98139.9%
197034,17217.9%
198039,05914.3%
199042,5148.8%
200048,25813.5%
201052,5959.0%
202054,0132.7%
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 Latino2,5954.8%

Education

Public schools

  • Chilhowee R-IV School District – Chilhowee
    • Chilhowee Elementary School (P–6)
    • Chilhowee High School (7–12)
  • Holden R-III School District – Holden
    • Holden Elementary School (P–5)
    • Holden Intermediate School (3–5)
    • Holden Middle School (6–8)
    • Holden High School (9–12)
  • Johnson County R-VII School District – Centerview
    • Crest Ridge Elementary School (P–5)
    • Crest Ridge Middle School (6–8)
    • Crest Ridge High School (9–12)
  • Kingsville R-I School District – Kingsville
    • Kingsville Elementary School (K–6)
    • Kingsville High School (7–12)
  • Knob Noster R-VIII School District – Knob Noster
    • Knob Noster Elementary School (P–5)
    • Whiteman Air Force Base Elementary School (P–5) – Whiteman
    • Knob Noster Middle School (6–8)
    • Knob Noster High School (9–12)
  • Leeton R-X School District – Leeton
    • Leeton Elementary School (P–5)
    • Leeton Middle School (6–8)
    • Leeton High School (9–12)
  • Warrensburg R-VI School District – Warrensburg
    • Reese Early Childhood Education Center
    • Maple Grove Elementary School (P–2)
    • Ridge View Elementary School (P–2)
    • Martin Warren Elementary School (3–5)
    • Sterling Elementary School (3–5)
    • Warrensburg Middle School (6–8)
    • Warrensburg High School (9–12)
    • Warrensburg Area Career Center

Private schools

Post-secondary

Public libraries

  • Holden Public Library[12]
  • Trails Regional Library[13]

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
AssessorMark ReynoldsRepublican
AuditorChad DavisRepublican
Circuit ClerkMarcy AndersonRepublican
County ClerkDiane ThompsonRepublican
CollectorLaura SmithRepublican
Commissioner
(Presiding)
Troy A. MatthewsRepublican
Commissioner
(District 1)
John MarrRepublican
Commissioner
(District 2)
Charles KavanaughRepublican
CoronerClark HoldrenRepublican
Prosecuting AttorneyRob RussellRepublican
Public AdministratorNancy Jo JenningsRepublican
RecorderStormy TaylorRepublican
SheriffScott MunstermanRepublican
TreasurerHeather ReynoldsRepublican

State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird Parties
202066.53% 15,32129.94% 6,8953.52% 811
201656.88% 12,04039.38% 8,3353.74% 793
201245.67% 9,48450.22% 10,4284.11% 853
200843.29% 9,36753.88% 11,6582.82% 613
200453.54% 10,76744.55% 8,9581.91% 384
200049.27% 8,21947.75% 7,9642.98% 497
199634.65% 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%±%
RepublicanDean Dohrman3,71367.39%+13.82
DemocraticJohn Cozort1,79732.61%-7.99
Missouri House of Representatives — District 51 — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDean Dohrman1,79253.57%+4.43
DemocraticGary L. Grigsby1,35840.60%-5.70
LibertarianBill Wayne1955.83%+1.27
Missouri House of Representatives — District 51 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDean Dohrman2,61149.14%
DemocraticGary L. Grigsby2,46046.30%
LibertarianBill Wayne2424.56%
  • District 52 — Nathan Beard (R-Sedalia). Consists of the community of Knob Noster, and Whiteman Air Force Base.
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanNathan Beard1,18969.74%-30.26
DemocraticKyle Garner51630.26%+30.26
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanNathan Beard711100.00%+34.18
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanStanley Cox98665.82%
DemocraticPhyllis Sue Domann51234.18%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 122 – Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanGlen Kolkmeyer582100.00%+34.36
Missouri House of Representatives — District 53 — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanGlen Kolkmeyer23565.64%+5.33
DemocraticHenry Grubb12334.36%-5.33
Missouri House of Representatives — District 53 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanGlen Kolkmeyer38360.31%
DemocraticHolmes Osborne25239.69%
  • District 54 — Dan Houx (R- Warrensburg). Consists of western half of the city of Warrensburg and the communities of Centerview, Chilhowee, Holden, Kingsville, La Tour, and Leeton.
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDan Houx8,31665.41%-12.70
DemocraticBob Gregory3,54927.92%+27.92
LibertarianSteve Daugherty8486.67%+6.67
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDenny Hoskins5,27978.11%+17.44
ConstitutionDaniel Plemons1,47921.89%+21.89
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDenny Hoskins7,75360.67%
DemocraticNancy Maxwell3,88530.40%
IndependentEddie 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%±%
RepublicanDenny Hoskins14,64170.46%-2.70
DemocraticElGene Ver Dught5,02824.20%+1.64
LibertarianBill Wayne1,1105.34%+1.07
Missouri Senate — District 21 — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanDavid Pearce14,98373.16%
DemocraticElGene Ver Dught4,62122.56%
LibertarianSteven Hedrick8754.27%

Federal

U.S. Senate — Missouri — Johnson County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanRoy Blunt11,61154.88%+13.41
DemocraticJason Kander8,31539.30%-9.80
LibertarianJonathan Dine7143.37%-6.06
GreenJohnathan McFarland2681.27%+1.27
ConstitutionFred Ryman2481.17%+1.17
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanTodd Akin8,61341.47%
DemocraticClaire McCaskill10,19749.10%
LibertarianJonathan 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%±%
RepublicanVicky Hartzler14,10267.63%-0.14
DemocraticGordon Christensen5,58426.78%+1.05
LibertarianMark Bliss1,1675.59%-0.91
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Johnson County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanVicky Hartzler7,77067.77%+7.59
DemocraticNate Irvin2,95025.73%-9.05
LibertarianHerschel L. Young7456.50%+2.48
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 4th Congressional District — Johnson County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanVicky Hartzler12,35660.18%
DemocraticTeresa Hensley7,14034.78%
LibertarianThomas Holbrook8254.02%
ConstitutionGreg 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]
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird party
No. %No. %No. %
202015,48966.84%6,97430.10%7093.06%
201613,71964.22%5,93027.76%1,7138.02%
201212,76360.72%7,66736.47%5912.81%
200812,18355.18%9,48042.93%4171.89%
200412,25760.57%7,79038.50%1890.93%
20009,33955.63%6,92641.26%5223.11%
19966,27643.06%6,22042.68%2,07814.26%
19925,03233.10%5,54636.48%4,62530.42%
19887,51258.14%5,37341.58%360.28%
19848,41366.50%4,23833.50%00.00%
19806,44951.24%5,44143.23%6955.52%
19765,51349.14%5,55149.47%1561.39%
19727,22870.37%3,04429.63%00.00%
19684,83451.78%3,48437.32%1,01810.90%
19644,34840.41%6,41259.59%00.00%
19606,97059.66%4,71240.34%00.00%
19566,59959.30%4,53040.70%00.00%
19526,99061.82%4,29437.98%230.20%
19484,90350.01%4,88849.85%140.14%
19445,94957.32%4,41942.58%100.10%
19406,46854.23%5,44145.62%190.16%
19365,79747.86%6,29451.96%220.18%
19324,08838.40%6,48160.88%760.71%
19287,03261.86%4,31637.97%190.17%
19245,24847.68%5,52650.21%2322.11%
19205,70050.66%5,44448.38%1080.96%
19162,96643.83%3,70154.69%1001.48%
19121,77227.02%3,46852.87%1,31920.11%
19082,99745.44%3,48352.81%1151.74%
19042,98946.56%3,27751.05%1532.38%
19003,05144.76%3,61252.99%1532.24%
18963,21942.88%4,24056.48%480.64%
18922,66741.28%3,10948.12%68510.60%
18882,89546.33%3,18350.94%1712.74%

Communities

Cities

Villages

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated places

See also

References

Further reading

  • Cockrell, Ewing. History of Johnson County, Missouri (1918) online

38°45′N 93°49′W / 38.75°N 93.81°W / 38.75; -93.81