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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnson City

New York · 15,535 residents · 4.552 sq mi
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Johnson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,438. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value is $63,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,535
−8%since 1990
from 16,890 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,413 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 3,710 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+8%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Johnson City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,438
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,097 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,511
+40%since 1990
from $12,497 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.0%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $373 in 1990
US average: $602
51.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
48.9% rent
2.3
−18%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(16,137)
Black1.5%(258)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(249)
Asian2.6%(431)
Diversity Score14.1%(2,374)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(13,647)
Black3%(473)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(347)
Asian4.9%(760)
Diversity Score24.1%(3,744)
24
+71%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 14.3 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 Johnson City, New York?

Johnson City, New York has about 15,535 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Johnson City, New York earns about $27,438 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 $63,700, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson City, New York?

About 20.1% 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 16.0% of people in Johnson City, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson City, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson City, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,355 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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