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Johnstown

Pennsylvania · 18,411 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 $29,171. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 5,495 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,000. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,411
−23%since 2000
from 23,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,114 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 4,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−1%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K23K26K29K1990201020202024Johnstown
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,171
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,595 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,703
+49%since 2000
from $13,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
54.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−28%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(12,295)
Black20.4%(3,747)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(773)
Asian0.4%(78)
Other6.9%(1,273)
Diversity Score61.6%(11,337)
Diversity Score
62
+118%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

Johnstown, Pennsylvania has about 18,411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Johnstown, Pennsylvania earns about $29,171 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 $37,000, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% 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 33.2% 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 9,723 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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