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Vermont · 1,326 residents (2025 est.) · 1.167 sq mi
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Johnson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,633. Population has grown 27% since 2000. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,799
+27%since 2000
from 1,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,542 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
+5%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,326 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Johnson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,633
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,846 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,262
+91%since 2000
from $11,651 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−2%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$947
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
66.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Johnson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,347)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian1.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,592)
Black2.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3%(54)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other6.1%(110)
Diversity Score26.5%(476)
Diversity Score
26
+228%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson, Vermont?

Johnson, Vermont has about 1,799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson, Vermont?

The typical household in Johnson, Vermont earns about $48,633 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson, Vermont expensive?

In Johnson, Vermont, the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson, Vermont?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson, Vermont?

About 17.5% of people in Johnson, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 371 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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