Johnstown is a city located in Cambria County Pennsylvania. Johnstown has a 2024 population of 17,809. Johnstown is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,372 in 2020.
The average household income in Johnstown is $42,726 with a poverty rate of 32.88%. The median age in Johnstown is 44 years: 43.1 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Johnstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,336 | 72.36% |
| Black or African American | 3,100 | 16.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,585 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 312 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,061 | 2.02 | 52 | 48 |
| Non Family | 4,861 | 1.12 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Married | 2,112 | 2.77 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 1,635 | 3.41 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 453 | 3.18 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
52.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,347 | 10.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,580 | 11.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,102 | 8.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 721 | 5.45% |
| High School Graduate | 5,949 | 44.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 453 | 3.42% |
| Some College | 2,078 | 15.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,480 | 9,054 | 1,519 |
| Black | 1,787 | 1,522 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 569 | 485 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 434 | 386 | 136 |
| Other Race | 188 | 188 | 132 |
| Asian | 71 | 65 | 58 |
| Native American | 20 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,621 | $49,091 | $40,663 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,942 | $67,966 | $52,936 |
| High School Graduate | $28,914 | $30,774 | $28,263 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,296 | $23,781 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,783 | $34,503 | $28,779 |
| Some College | $28,438 | $36,875 | $24,008 |
$30,783
Average Earnings
$34,503
Average Male
$28,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.18% of Johnstown residents speak only English, while 3.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,130 | 3,632 | 27.66% |
| Black | 3,078 | 1,149 | 37.33% |
| Multiple | 1,578 | 1,003 | 63.56% |
| Hispanic | 770 | 251 | 32.6% |
| Other | 312 | 83 | 26.6% |
| Asian | 71 | 20 | 28.17% |
| Native | 25 | 7 | 28% |
32.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.82%
Male Poverty Rate
34.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Johnstown is Multiple, with 63.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Johnstown is Other, with 26.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.48% |
| High School | 27.52% |
| Some College | 24.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.44% |
| Female Employed | 18.96% |
| Male Employed | 9.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,734 | $53,966 |
| Households | $33,466 | $42,726 |
| Married Families | $59,735 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,127 | $31,399 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,508
Number of Veterans
1,443
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 433 |
| First Gulf War | 405 |
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| Korea | 103 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 439 |
| 75+ | 360 |
| 65 to 74 | 325 |
| 55 to 64 | 282 |
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,275 | 11.22% |
| Black | 166 | 8.87% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 8.49% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 10.43% |
| Other Race | 10 | 4.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.49%
Born in Johnstown
98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
98.8% of Johnstown residents were born in the United States, with 82.49% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,105 | -141 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 17,246 | -141 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 17,387 | -140 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 17,527 | -141 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 17,668 | -141 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 17,809 | -141 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 17,950 | -137 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 18,087 | -146 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 18,233 | -139 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 18,372 | -799 | -4.17% |
| 2019 | 19,171 | -233 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 19,404 | -252 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 19,656 | -111 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 19,767 | -217 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 19,984 | -222 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 20,206 | -207 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 20,413 | -194 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 20,607 | -168 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 20,775 | -169 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 20,944 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,906 | -4,228 | -15.03% |
| 1990 | 28,134 | -7,362 | -20.74% |
| 1980 | 35,496 | -6,980 | -16.43% |
| 1970 | 42,476 | -11,473 | -21.27% |
| 1960 | 53,949 | -9,283 | -14.68% |
| 1950 | 63,232 | -3,436 | -5.15% |
| 1940 | 66,668 | -325 | -0.49% |
| 1930 | 66,993 | -334 | -0.5% |
| 1920 | 67,327 | 11,845 | 21.35% |
| 1910 | 55,482 | 19,546 | 54.39% |
| 1900 | 35,936 | 14,131 | 64.81% |
| 1890 | 21,805 | 13,425 | 160.2% |
| 1880 | 8,380 | 2,352 | 39.02% |
| 1870 | 6,028 | 1,843 | 44.04% |
| 1860 | 4,185 | -12,920 | -75.53% |