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Johnson City

Oregon · 554 residents (2025 est.) · 0.065 sq mi
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Johnson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,167. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 135 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $87,800. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
−21%since 2000
from 634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,677 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 9,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+38%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:554 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4044835626407191990201020202024Johnson City
2024499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,167
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,517 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,705
+99%since 2000
from $16,967 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+26%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
2.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+110%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(582)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(24)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(327)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(144)
Asian3%(15)
Other1.4%(7)
Diversity Score60.8%(303)
Diversity Score
61
+360%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 80.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 15.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson City, Oregon?

Johnson City, Oregon has about 499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson City, Oregon?

The typical household in Johnson City, Oregon earns about $48,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson City, Oregon expensive?

In Johnson City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $87,800.

How educated are people in Johnson City, Oregon?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson City, Oregon?

About 20.8% of people in Johnson City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson City, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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