Johnston, Iowa Population 2022
Johnston is a city located in Polk County Iowa. Johnston has a 2020 population of 24,205. Johnston is currently growing at a rate of 2.29% annually and its population has increased by 39.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,380 in 2010.
The average household income in Johnston is $122,789 with a poverty rate of 4.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,146 per month, and the median house value is $268,300. The median age in Johnston is 40.1 years, 37.9 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
Johnston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Johnstonwas:
- White: 90.04%
- Asian: 4.36%
- Black or African American: 3.16%
- Two or more races: 2.23%
- Other race: 0.15%
- Native American: 0.05%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,274 | 90.04% |
| Asian | 934 | 4.36% |
| Black or African American | 677 | 3.16% |
| Two or More Races | 478 | 2.23% |
| Some Other Race | 33 | 0.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.05% |
Johnston Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,531 | 2.48 | 72.5 |
| Married | 4,891 | 3.06 | 89.2 |
| Non Family | 2,575 | 1.22 | 49.4 |
| Female | 858 | 2.68 | 44.6 |
| Male | 207 | 3.74 | 80.7 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 0.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 309 | 2.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,333 | 16.05% |
| Some College | 2,391 | 16.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,537 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,110 | 35.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,818 | 19.39% |
Johnston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,210 | 12,933 | 7,151 |
| Asian | 519 | 484 | 362 |
| Black | 401 | 401 | 226 |
| Hispanic | 321 | 286 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 123 | 104 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | |
| Native American | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 84.55%.
$64,935
Average Earnings
$72,864
Average Male
$52,922
Average Female
Johnston Language by Age
Johnston Language
89.07% of Johnston residents speak only English, while 10.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.71% of the population.
Johnston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,661 | 859 | 4.60% |
| Black | 664 | 12 | 1.81% |
| Other | NaN% |
4.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.37%
Male Poverty Rate
3.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Johnston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Johnston is White, with 4.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Johnston is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.95%.
Johnston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Johnston Married by Age and Sex
Johnston Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Johnston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 826 | 5.68% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 7.46% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 10 | 100.00% |
Johnston Veterans by Education
3.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
76.7%
Labor Force Participation
74.6%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.31%
Born in Johnston
90.32%
Native Born
9.68%
Foreign Born
5.09%
Non Citizen
4.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.32% of Johnston residents were born in the United States, with 65.31% having been born in Iowa. 5.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,205 | 541 | 2.29% |
| 2021 | 23,664 | 541 | 2.34% |
| 2020 | 23,123 | 541 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 22,582 | 541 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 22,041 | 494 | 2.29% |
| 2017 | 21,547 | 447 | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 21,100 | 1,398 | 7.10% |
| 2015 | 19,702 | 206 | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 19,496 | 439 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 19,057 | 840 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 18,217 | 443 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 17,774 | 394 | 2.27% |
| 2010 | 17,380 | 8,731 | 7.23% |
| 2000 | 8,649 | 3,947 | 6.28% |
| 1990 | 4,702 | 2,085 | 6.03% |
| 1980 | 2,617 | 0.00% |