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Johnstown

Nebraska · 44 residents (2025 est.) · 0.533 sq mi
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Population has fallen 77% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12
−77%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−77%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.7
+38%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5264769901990201020202024Johnstown
202412
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,783
+67%since 2000
from $21,380 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
+38.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
−30%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance57.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical57.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
12.5%
−62.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
65.2%
+47.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.9%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
25.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.3%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+60.5 ptssince 2017
from 39.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnstown, Nebraska?

Johnstown, Nebraska has about 12 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Johnstown, Nebraska?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Johnstown, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnstown, Nebraska?

About 41.7% of people in Johnstown, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnstown, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnstown, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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