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Johannesburg

California · 86 residents · 2.453 sq mi
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Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−51%since 2000
from 176 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+4%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
33821311802292000201020202024Johannesburg
202486
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,133
−34%since 2000
from $21,478 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+43%since 2010
from 0.297 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
66.7%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian100%(86)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+33.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
63.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.8%
+25.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+32.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−62.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
81.4%
+81.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.6%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+41.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johannesburg, California?

Johannesburg, California has about 86 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Johannesburg, California?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Johannesburg, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johannesburg, California?

About 33.7% of people in Johannesburg, California live below the federal poverty line.

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