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Johnsburg

Illinois · 6,337 residents · 7.254 sq mi
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Johnsburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,102. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $311,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,337
+18%since 2000
from 5,391 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K2000201020202024Johnsburg
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,102
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,864 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,142
+27%since 2000
from $27,582 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,182
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $871 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(5,264)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(82)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(242)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(6,007)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(213)
Asian0.6%(41)
Other1.3%(80)
Diversity Score13.4%(848)
Diversity Score
13
+197%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnsburg, Illinois?

Johnsburg, Illinois has about 6,337 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnsburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Johnsburg, Illinois earns about $80,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnsburg, Illinois expensive?

In Johnsburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $311,300, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.

How educated are people in Johnsburg, Illinois?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Johnsburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnsburg, Illinois?

About 4.7% of people in Johnsburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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