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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Johnstown

Pennsylvania · 28,134 residents · 5.913 sq mi
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Johnstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,839. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,400. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,134
+18%vs 2000
vs 23,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,758 / sq mi
+18%vs 2000
vs 4,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 41.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K20K23K26K29K1990201020202024Johnstown
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,839
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,595 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,500
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,236 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$239
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $318 in 2000
US average: $450
47.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.0% in 2000
52.3% rent
1.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(25,514)
Black9%(2,518)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(346)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0.3%(83)
Diversity Score23.7%(6,663)
24
−16%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.2%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

Johnstown, Pennsylvania has about 28,134 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Johnstown, Pennsylvania earns about $14,839 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 $26,400, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

About 7.2% 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 26.9% of people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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