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Johnson, Minnesota

City · Population 24 · #849 in Minnesota
Johnson, Minnesota

Johnson is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24 at the 2020 census..

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About Johnson

Johnson, MN is a tiny community located in western Minnesota counting 24 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Johnson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 77 residents per square mile.

What Makes Johnson Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Johnson — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
  • With 24 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in western Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Johnson

  • Dismal Swamp Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
  • Freed Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)24
Rank in state#849 of 855
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density77/sq mi
Coordinates45.5722, -96.2940

🗺️ Map of Johnson