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Johnstonville

California · 1,039 residents · 8.589 sq mi
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Johnstonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $329,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,039
+7%since 2023
from 967 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 113 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−9%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5997699401K1K201020202024Johnstonville
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.1%(84)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(74)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(48)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(82)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(138)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.1%(188)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.3%(76)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.6%(141)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(96)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846%(62)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(19)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,132
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,188 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,419
−7%since 2023
from $40,422 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+6%since 2023
from 0.346 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $278,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,335 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+16%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(740)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16%(155)
Asian1%(10)
Other6.4%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(663)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(282)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other8.5%(88)
Diversity Score
64
+33%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23.2%(241)
Guatemalan3.9%(41)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(3)
Cambodian0.3%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German16.3%(169)
Irish12.4%(129)
English8.8%(91)
American3.8%(39)
Danish2.5%(26)
Italian2.3%(24)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(13)
Welsh1.3%(13)
Norwegian1.2%(12)
Dutch1.1%(11)
Swedish1.1%(11)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.9%(9)
French0.6%(6)
Portuguese0.6%(6)
Russian0.6%(6)
Polish0.4%(4)
Hungarian0.3%(3)
Swiss0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+5%since 2023
from 16.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Female
55.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Foreign born
6.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.4%(143)
Married59.5%(234)
Widowed0.3%(1)
Divorced3.8%(15)
Women 15+
Never married26.4%(116)
Married62.7%(276)
Widowed3.6%(16)
Divorced7.3%(32)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnstonville, California?

Johnstonville, California has about 1,039 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnstonville, California?

The typical household in Johnstonville, California earns about $100,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnstonville, California expensive?

In Johnstonville, California, the median home is worth about $329,300, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in Johnstonville, California?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Johnstonville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnstonville, California?

About 15.9% of people in Johnstonville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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