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Johnstown

Pennsylvania · 17,654 residents (2025 est.) · 5.913 sq mi
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Johnstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,888. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 5,819 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $45,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,087
−24%since 2000
from 23,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,059 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 4,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+6%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,654 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K23K26K29K1990201020202024Johnstown
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,888
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,595 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,013
+81%since 2000
from $13,236 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(20,417)
Black10.5%(2,520)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(380)
Asian0.3%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(6,747)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(12,367)
Black13.2%(2,387)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,128)
Asian1%(181)
Other11.2%(2,024)
Diversity Score62.3%(11,272)
Diversity Score
62
+121%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

Johnstown, Pennsylvania has about 18,087 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Johnstown, Pennsylvania earns about $37,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $45,400, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

About 31.9% of people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnstown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10,047 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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