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Johnson City

New York · 15,343 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 $43,112. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $91,700. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,343
−1%since 2000
from 15,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,371 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Johnson City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,112
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,396
+45%since 2000
from $17,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(11,152)
Black7.5%(1,150)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(930)
Asian7.4%(1,129)
Other4%(617)
Diversity Score53.6%(8,218)
Diversity Score
54
+122%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson City, New York?

Johnson City, New York has about 15,343 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson City, New York earns about $43,112 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 $91,700, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson City, New York?

About 26.6% 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 21.5% 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 1,547 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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