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Johnson

Vermont · 1,332 residents · 1.167 sq mi
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Johnson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,907. Population has declined 6% since 2000. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,332
−6%since 2000
from 1,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,141 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.3
+12%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Johnson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,907
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,117
+55%since 2000
from $11,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$928
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
67.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,193)
Black2.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(29)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other4.4%(58)
Diversity Score22.5%(300)
Diversity Score
23
+179%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson, Vermont?

Johnson, Vermont has about 1,332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson, Vermont?

The typical household in Johnson, Vermont earns about $40,907 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 $928 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson, Vermont?

About 36.3% 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 18.5% of people in Johnson, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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