Population 8,927 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Johnstown
Household size in Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Johnstown average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Columbus area, where it has 2.56 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.76, in line with the national trend.
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 Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Johnstown are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest. Johnstown is younger than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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 Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in Johnstown, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Johnstown
Renters in Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Johnstown is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 24.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in Johnstown are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 6.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 22 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Johnstown is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west. Only 35 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $754 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $795 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $976 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,139 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Johnstown pays $1,139 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $385 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
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 Johnstown
Bachelor's degrees in Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Johnstown (33.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Columbus area overall (40.2%). The share with a degree has risen 11.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Johnstown: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points, 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 Johnstown
| Period | Johnstown | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Johnstown has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Johnstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 2.72 | 39.3 | 7.6% | 22.8% | 3.5% | 1990 | $1,139 | 33.0% | 95.7% | 2.8% |
| Concord | 2.81 | 42.5 | 6.0% | 14.6% | 2.8% | 1994 | $1,287 | 38.8% | 96.6% | 2.3% |
| Croton | 2.82 | 42.3 | 5.0% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 1990 | $1,151 | 35.1% | 97.5% | 2.4% |
| Alexandria | 2.65 | 46.3 | 6.8% | 11.7% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,198 | 39.7% | 97.1% | 1.7% |
| Jersey | 2.45 | 54.9 | 4.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% | 1981 | $1,726 | 47.2% | 97.5% | 1.0% |
| Hartford | 2.69 | 47.1 | 3.9% | 10.3% | 9.9% | 1984 | $1,018 | 31.6% | 97.7% | 1.9% |
| Center Village | 2.57 | 44.8 | 5.0% | 17.1% | 3.8% | 1989 | $1,087 | 43.3% | 96.4% | 1.8% |
| Homer | 2.94 | 36.1 | 4.8% | 3.9% | 7.4% | 1981 | $1,036 | 43.3% | 96.2% | 4.2% |
| South Condit | 2.98 | 48.2 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | 1982 | $1,158 | 34.5% | 95.9% | 1.9% |
| High Water | 2.89 | 45.7 | 7.3% | 6.6% | 6.9% | 1991 | $978 | 28.0% | 94.1% | 4.5% |
| Harlem | 2.73 | 44.4 | 5.8% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 1985 | $1,411 | 47.2% | 95.2% | 2.5% |
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 Johnstown. 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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