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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Johnstown

Pennsylvania · 23,906 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 $20,595. Population has fallen 15% since 1990, a loss of 4,228 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,500. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,906
−15%since 1990
from 28,134 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,043 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 4,758 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+5%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K20K23K26K29K1990201020202024Johnstown
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,595
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,839 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,236
+56%since 1990
from $8,500 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.6%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$318
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
50.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 47.7% in 1990
50.0% rent
1.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(25,514)
Black9%(2,518)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(346)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score23.7%(6,663)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(20,417)
Black10.5%(2,520)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(380)
Asian0.3%(67)
Diversity Score28.2%(6,747)
28
+19%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 23,906 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Johnstown, Pennsylvania earns about $20,595 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 $36,500, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

About 7.9% 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 24.6% 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 4,228 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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