Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Johnstown, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,286

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.3%4,826

Two or More

6.2%328

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%97

Other

0.4%22

Asian

0.2%12

Black

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%152

High School Diploma

29.7%992

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%183

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%442

Associate's Degree

7.5%251

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%730

Master's Degree

10.9%363

Professional Degree

1.1%37

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

33.8%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$347,900

Median Renti

$886

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.9%1,219

Renter-Occupied

38.1%749

Total Units

2,016

Homeownership

61.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%74

$100K–$150K

5.8%71

$150K–$200K

7.7%94

$200K–$300K

20.1%245

$300K–$500K

48.5%591

$500K–$1M

10.9%133

$1M+

0.9%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

147

$750–$1,000

230

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

142

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

6.9%139

2010–2019

13.4%270

2000–2009

21.3%430

1990–1999

13.8%279

1980–1989

8.2%165

1970–1979

8.4%169

1960–1969

6.1%123

1950–1959

11.3%227

1940–1949

1.2%24

1939 or earlier

9.4%190

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.1%1,478

Electricity

22.2%437

Wood

1.4%27

Other

0.9%17

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,713

Mean Household Incomei

$119,154

Per Capita Incomei

$44,744

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

3,158

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%87

$10K–$15K

3.9%76

$15K–$20K

3.7%73

$20K–$25K

1.5%30

$25K–$30K

1.9%38

$30K–$35K

1.2%23

$35K–$40K

3.2%63

$40K–$45K

2.2%44

$45K–$50K

1.5%29

$50K–$60K

7.8%153

$60K–$75K

7.7%152

$75K–$100K

14.6%288

$100K–$125K

15.5%305

$125K–$150K

5.5%108

$150K–$200K

9.1%180

$200K+

16.2%319

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,937

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,088

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

249(6.3% of civilian adults)