Profile for Johnson County, Kentucky, KY
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Johnson County is in the Eastern Coal Field region.The county was named for Gen. Richard M. Johnson, who served as U.S. congressman, senator and vice president
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$24,911National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Johnson County demographic reports
In 2002, the per capita personal income in Johnson County was $20,159. This was an increase of 24.8% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 65% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906.
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8% of Johnson County residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Johnson County ancestry & family history guide.
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Cemeteries in Johnson County include Atkins Cemetery, Ballard-Butcher Cemetery, Blair Cemetery, Blair Cemetery, Burke Cemetery, Butler Cemetery, Castle Cemetery, Collins Cemetery, Company Cemetery, Conley Cemetery ... View cemeteries
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Communities in Johnson County include Paintsville, Van Lear, West Van Lear ... View communities
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School districts in Johnson County include Johnson County, Paintsville Independent ... View school districts
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Libraries in Johnson County include Johnson County Public Library ... View libraries
Newspapers in Johnson County include Paintsville Herald ... View newspapers
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Johnson County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Johnson County political report.
Hotels in Johnson County include Days Inn Paintsville, Ramada Inn of Paintsville
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