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Johnstown

Ohio · 5,476 residents (2025 est.) · 2.985 sq mi
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Johnstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,713. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $347,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 28% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,286
+54%since 2000
from 3,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,771 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 1,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,476 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Johnstown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,713
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,651 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,744
+126%since 2000
from $19,777 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+9%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,900
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+80%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,382)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(15)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,826)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(97)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other6.6%(350)
Diversity Score20.2%(1,069)
Diversity Score
20
+1008%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnstown, Ohio?

Johnstown, Ohio has about 5,286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnstown, Ohio?

The typical household in Johnstown, Ohio earns about $91,713 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnstown, Ohio expensive?

In Johnstown, Ohio, the median home is worth about $347,900, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Johnstown, Ohio?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnstown, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnstown, Ohio?

About 7.7% of people in Johnstown, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnstown, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnstown, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,088 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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