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Johnstown

Colorado · 17,303 residents · 15.437 sq mi
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Johnstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,069. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,476 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $364,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,303
+352%since 2000
from 3,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+352%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+13%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
05K10K15K21K1990201020202024Johnstown
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,069
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,869
+105%since 2000
from $19,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,484
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+5%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(2,850)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino24%(917)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(1,791)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(13,191)
Black0.7%(122)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(2,897)
Asian1.5%(267)
Other1%(165)
Diversity Score42.6%(7,376)
Diversity Score
43
−9%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnstown, Colorado?

Johnstown, Colorado has about 17,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnstown, Colorado?

The typical household in Johnstown, Colorado earns about $115,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnstown, Colorado expensive?

In Johnstown, Colorado, the median home is worth about $364,100, and the typical rent is about $1,484 a month.

How educated are people in Johnstown, Colorado?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Johnstown, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnstown, Colorado?

About 5.0% of people in Johnstown, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnstown, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnstown, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,724 residents, a change of about 996 percent over that period.

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