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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Johnson City

New York · 16,890 residents · 4.552 sq mi
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Johnson City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,890
+9%vs 2000
vs 15,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,710 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 3,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Johnson City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,097
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,438 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,497
−29%vs 2000
vs $17,511 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.5%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$373
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $468 in 2000
US average: $450
53.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.1% in 2000
46.1% rent
2.8
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(13,647)
Black3%(473)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(347)
Asian4.9%(760)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(3,744)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(16,137)
Black1.5%(258)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(249)
Asian2.6%(431)
Other0.4%(64)
Diversity Score14.1%(2,374)
14
−42%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson City, New York?

Johnson City, New York has about 16,890 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Johnson City, New York?

The typical household in Johnson City, New York earns about $24,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson City, New York expensive?

In Johnson City, New York, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson City, New York?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson City, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson City, New York?

About 10.5% of people in Johnson City, New York 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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