Johnstown city, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Johnstown city is a small city located in New York, within Fulton County. The total population is 8,153. It ranks as the 238th most populous out of 1,287 cities and towns in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnstown city is 44.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnstown city is $62,333. This is 26% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $147,000. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Johnstown city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Johnstown city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.7% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Johnstown city, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,287 Census-designated places in New York. For official data, visit data.census.gov.