Johnstown, Pennsylvania Population 2022
Johnstown is a city located in Cambria County Pennsylvania. Johnstown has a 2020 population of 18,565. Johnstown is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -11.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,946 in 2010.
The average household income in Johnstown is $34,590 with a poverty rate of 33.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $538 per month, and the median house value is $37,000. The median age in Johnstown is 42.1 years, 39.1 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
Johnstown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Johnstownwas:
- White: 75.41%
- Black or African American: 15.28%
- Two or more races: 7.72%
- Other race: 1.14%
- Asian: 0.44%
- Native American: 0.01%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 143,461 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 142,579 | -882 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 141,536 | -1,043 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 138,826 | -2,710 | -1.95% |
| 2014 | 137,537 | -1,289 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 136,028 | -1,509 | -1.11% |
| 2016 | 134,414 | -1,614 | -1.20% |
| 2017 | 132,960 | -1,454 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 131,449 | -1,511 | -1.15% |
| 2019 | 130,192 | -1,257 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 128,935 | -1,257 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 127,678 | -1,257 | -0.98% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,616 | 75.41% |
| Black or African American | 2,961 | 15.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.44% |
| Some Other Race | 221 | 1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1,496 | 7.72% |
Johnstown Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,889 | 1.94 | 50 |
| Married | 2,353 | 2.72 | 76.5 |
| Male | 649 | 2.65 | 58.1 |
| Female | 1,857 | 3.02 | 39.5 |
| Non Family | 5,030 | 1.09 | 40.5 |
2.72
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 573 | 4.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,587 | 11.40% |
| High School Graduate | 5,921 | 42.55% |
| Some College | 2,429 | 17.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,515 | 10.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,119 | 8.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 772 | 5.55% |
Johnstown Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 78 |
| Other Race | 143 | 129 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 335 | 318 | 117 |
| White | 11,582 | 9,700 | 1,554 |
| 2+ Races | 412 | 391 | 51 |
| Black | 1,581 | 1,341 | 97 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 91.76%.
$27,550
Average Earnings
$31,347
Average Male
$26,278
Average Female
Johnstown Language by Age
Johnstown Language
95.98% of Johnstown residents speak only English, while 4.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
Johnstown Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,487 | 978 | 65.77% |
| Black | 2,946 | 1,177 | 39.95% |
| Hispanic | 718 | 283 | 39.42% |
| White | 14,404 | 4,054 | 28.14% |
| Asian | 85 | 15 | 17.65% |
| Other | 64 | NaN% |
33.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.67%
Male Poverty Rate
36.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Johnstown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Johnstown is Multiple, with 65.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Johnstown is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.67%.
Johnstown Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Johnstown Married by Age and Sex
Johnstown Marriage
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 35-44.
Johnstown Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,415 | 11.19% |
| Black | 210 | 12.06% |
| Other Race | 10 | 5.56% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 2.21% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 5.05% |
Johnstown Veterans by Education
18.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
82.10%
Born in Johnstown
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
0.50%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.78% of Johnstown residents were born in the United States, with 82.10% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,185 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 6,028 | 1,843 | 3.72% |
| 1880 | 8,380 | 2,352 | 3.35% |
| 1890 | 21,805 | 13,425 | 10.04% |
| 1900 | 35,936 | 14,131 | 5.12% |
| 1910 | 55,482 | 19,546 | 4.44% |
| 1920 | 67,327 | 11,845 | 1.95% |
| 1930 | 66,993 | -334 | -0.05% |
| 1940 | 66,668 | -325 | -0.05% |
| 1950 | 63,232 | -3,436 | -0.53% |
| 1960 | 53,949 | -9,283 | -1.58% |
| 1970 | 42,476 | -11,473 | -2.36% |
| 1980 | 35,496 | -6,980 | -1.78% |
| 1990 | 28,134 | -7,362 | -2.30% |
| 2000 | 23,906 | -4,228 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 20,946 | -2,960 | -1.31% |
| 2011 | 20,776 | -170 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 20,606 | -170 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 20,412 | -194 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 20,201 | -211 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 19,980 | -221 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 19,754 | -226 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 19,650 | -104 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 19,405 | -245 | -1.25% |
| 2019 | 19,195 | -210 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 18,985 | -210 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 18,775 | -210 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 18,565 | -210 | -1.12% |