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Johannesburg

California · 172 residents · 2.453 sq mi
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Johannesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $102,400. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 154%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−2%since 2000
from 176 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.0
+14%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
33821311802292000201020202024Johannesburg
202486
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$13,486
−37%since 2000
from $21,478 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,400
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2014
Owner-occupied
21.1%
−51.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
66.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+530%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
2000 – 2014
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(146)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(8)
Asian4.7%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.3%(44)
Diversity Score
25
+80%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
66.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
61.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johannesburg, California?

Johannesburg, California has about 172 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johannesburg, California?

The typical household in Johannesburg, California earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johannesburg, California expensive?

In Johannesburg, California, the median home is worth about $102,400.

How educated are people in Johannesburg, California?

About 0.0% 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 8.8% of people in Johannesburg, California live below the federal poverty line.

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