Population 18,341 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Johnson City
Household size in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Johnson City are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.29, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Johnson City is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Johnson City than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Johnson City has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Johnson City
Renters in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Johnson City than nationally: 44.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 47 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Johnson City: 13.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Johnson City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $756 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $848 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,058 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$302 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Johnson City costs $1,058 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $302 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Johnson City
Bachelor's degrees in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Johnson City (29.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Johnson City is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New York as a whole (87.3%). The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Johnson City
| Period | Johnson City | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Johnson City runs well above the national rate: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 37 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Johnson City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 2.25 | 42.6 | 12.9% | 44.9% | 13.3% | 1954 | $1,058 | 29.4% | 89.0% | 7.6% |
| Endwell | 2.20 | 43.8 | 7.1% | 24.4% | 7.3% | 1958 | $885 | 44.1% | 95.4% | 2.9% |
| Binghamton | 2.30 | 40.9 | 12.3% | 43.6% | 15.3% | 1953 | $1,039 | 32.2% | 88.5% | 8.2% |
| Port Dickinson | 2.20 | 40.7 | 7.9% | 39.8% | 8.8% | 1948 | $910 | 33.6% | 91.5% | 3.7% |
| Vestal | 2.69 | 35.3 | 12.2% | 23.9% | 12.9% | 1969 | $1,267 | 46.2% | 92.0% | 8.2% |
| Endicott | 2.21 | 42.4 | 14.1% | 38.7% | 9.1% | 1958 | $1,009 | 30.0% | 92.7% | 4.6% |
| Foster | 2.37 | 49.3 | 9.3% | 18.5% | 7.3% | 1956 | $1,018 | 27.0% | 93.5% | 3.3% |
| Castle Creek | 2.69 | 41.1 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 17.5% | 1975 | $935 | 20.0% | 91.6% | 6.9% |
| Nanticoke | 2.13 | 47.3 | 3.8% | 21.4% | 7.0% | 1966 | $939 | 32.5% | 93.2% | 3.2% |
| Kattelville | 2.84 | 42.9 | 9.1% | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1978 | $965 | 25.7% | 89.8% | 6.8% |
| Conklin Forks | 2.22 | 46.0 | 17.5% | 16.6% | 4.7% | 1974 | $1,119 | 17.1% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Johnson City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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