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Johnstown

Wyoming · 253 residents · 31.552 sq mi
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Johnstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
+7%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+79%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1672182703223732000201020202024Johnstown
2024253
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,264
+169%since 2000
from $10,521 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+20%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.1%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other48.2%(122)
Diversity Score62.4%(158)
Diversity Score
62
+89%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2011
from 82.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
37.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2016
from 77.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnstown, Wyoming?

Johnstown, Wyoming has about 253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnstown, Wyoming?

The typical household in Johnstown, Wyoming earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Johnstown, Wyoming?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Johnstown, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnstown, Wyoming?

About 26.5% of people in Johnstown, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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

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