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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnstown

New York · 8,511 residents · 4.82 sq mi
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Johnstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,603. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $62,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,511
−6%since 1990
from 9,058 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.0
+9%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Johnstown
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.1%(518)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(556)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.1%(606)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.8%(580)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245%(429)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(1,125)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.4%(1,226)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.2%(1,127)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.3%(710)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.9%(676)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.8%(667)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.4%(291)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,603
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,382 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,324
+45%since 1990
from $11,959 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
40.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(8,840)
Black0.8%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(45)
Asian0.9%(79)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,175)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(92)
Asian1%(83)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.7%(461)
Argentine0.2%(20)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(25)
Ancestry
German17.2%(1,396)
Italian16.5%(1,339)
Irish13.3%(1,077)
English8.7%(704)
Polish6.8%(552)
Slovak4.4%(353)
American3.2%(262)
French2.9%(233)
Dutch1.3%(103)
Scottish1.2%(98)
Norwegian0.7%(54)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
British0.6%(50)
Greek0.6%(46)
Danish0.4%(29)
Welsh0.3%(28)
Austrian0.2%(20)
Lithuanian0.2%(19)
Czech0.1%(12)
Ukrainian0.1%(12)
Canadian0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(927)
Married59.6%(1,869)
Widowed3.6%(113)
Divorced7.2%(227)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(731)
Married54.1%(2,004)
Widowed15.8%(587)
Divorced10.4%(384)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnstown, New York?

Johnstown, New York has about 8,511 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Johnstown, New York?

The typical household in Johnstown, New York earns about $32,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnstown, New York expensive?

In Johnstown, New York, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Johnstown, New York?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Johnstown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnstown, New York?

About 13.2% of people in Johnstown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnstown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnstown, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 547 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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