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Johnson City

Tennessee · 55,469 residents · 43.51 sq mi
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Johnson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,835. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $95,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% 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

Total population
55,469
+13%since 1990
from 49,178 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,275 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,130 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+6%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K54K61K68K75K1990201020202024Johnson City
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,835
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,053 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,364
+56%since 1990
from $13,071 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+19%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(45,915)
Black5.7%(2,791)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(388)
Asian0.6%(305)
Diversity Score17.3%(8,521)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(49,354)
Black6.3%(3,522)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,048)
Asian1.2%(675)
Diversity Score22.3%(12,357)
Diversity Score
22
+29%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson City, Tennessee?

Johnson City, Tennessee has about 55,469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Johnson City, Tennessee earns about $30,835 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson City, Tennessee expensive?

In Johnson City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson City, Tennessee?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson City, Tennessee?

About 15.9% of people in Johnson City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,291 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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