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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

8,511
−6%since 1990
from 9,058 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,766 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,879 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+9%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Johnstown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$62,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$471
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
40.3% rent
1.9
−18%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score7.1%(642)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,175)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(92)
Asian1%(83)
Diversity Score6.6%(564)
7
−6%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

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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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