Johnson City, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 499, Johnson City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Johnson City is a small community located in Oregon, within Clackamas County. The total population is 499. It ranks as the 283rd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Johnson City is 54.1 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Johnson City is $48,167. This is 42% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 74% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $87,800. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $477,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Johnson City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 54% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Johnson City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (28.9% vs 14.7%).

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Johnson City, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.