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Johnstown

County:
Fulton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.82
State:
New York

Johnstown is a city located in Fulton County, New York. Johnstown has a 2026 population of 7,952. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Johnstown is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,176 in 2020.

The median household income in Johnstown is $63,763 with a poverty rate of 8.43%. The median age in Johnstown is 44 years: 36.1 years for males, and 49.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.

8K
Total Population
1,650
Density (mi²)
-37 -0.46%
Growth

Johnstown Population

Johnstown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,952-37-0.46%
20257,989-38-0.47%
20248,027-73-0.9%
20238,100170.21%
20228,083-69-0.85%
20218,152-24-0.29%
20208,176-28-0.34%
20198,191-79-0.96%
20188,270-26-0.31%
20178,296-2-0.02%
20168,298-19-0.23%
20158,317-61-0.73%
20148,378-94-1.11%
20138,472-114-1.33%
20128,586-63-0.73%
20118,649-21-0.24%
20108,670-73-0.83%
20008,511-547-6.04%
19909,058-302-3.23%
19809,360-685-6.82%
197010,045-345-3.32%
196010,390-533-4.88%
195010,9232572.41%
194010,666-135-1.25%
193010,801-107-0.98%
192010,9084614.41%
191010,4473173.13%
190010,1302,36230.41%
18907,7682,75554.96%
18805,0131,73152.74%
18703,28200%

Median Age

Overall: 44 years
Female: 49.5 years
Male: 36.1 years

Johnstown Adults

There are 6,545 adults, (1,740 of whom are seniors) in Johnstown.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,171 (51.4%)
Male: 3,940 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Johnstown includes 91.99% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,46191.99%
Two or more races3934.85%
Other race2062.54%
Black or African American260.32%
Asian250.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2062.54%
Two or more races1622%
White1131.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,34890.59%
Two or more races2312.85%
Black or African American260.32%
Asian250.31%

Johnstown Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Johnstown 's average per capita income is $48,906. Household income levels show a median of $63,763. The poverty rate stands at 8.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,648-
Families$73,361$86,191
Households$63,763$72,990
Non Families$40,399$49,097

$48,906

Average Income

$63,763

Median Household Income

8.43%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)