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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnston City

Illinois · 3,557 residents · 2.116 sq mi
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Johnston City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,143. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,700. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,557
−4%since 1990
from 3,706 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,681 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,751 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+5%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Johnston City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,143
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,399 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,764
+37%since 1990
from $9,329 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
24.9% rent
1.4
−20%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(3,698)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(31)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score2.6%(96)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,490)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(38)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score3.1%(110)
3
+19%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−20%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnston City, Illinois?

Johnston City, Illinois has about 3,557 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Johnston City, Illinois?

The typical household in Johnston City, Illinois earns about $25,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnston City, Illinois expensive?

In Johnston City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Johnston City, Illinois?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Johnston City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnston City, Illinois?

About 22.5% of people in Johnston City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnston City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnston City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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