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.

Johnson City, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,940

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.4%10,364

Asian

11.8%1,765

Black

7.4%1,113

Two or More

7.4%1,103

Hispanic/Latino

4%595

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%645

High School Diploma

21.7%2,259

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%588

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%931

Associate's Degree

15.4%1,601

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%1,971

Master's Degree

8.1%842

Professional Degree

1.4%148

Doctorate

1.2%128

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

29.6%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$117,100

Median Renti

$1,031

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.3%3,434

Renter-Occupied

47.7%3,129

Total Units

7,718

Homeownership

52.3%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%29

$50K–$100K

33.9%1,164

$100K–$150K

35.9%1,232

$150K–$200K

15.6%535

$200K–$300K

9.1%314

$300K–$500K

2.8%96

$500K–$1M

1.3%44

$1M+

0.6%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

320

$750–$1,000

1,039

$1,000–$1,250

799

$1,250–$1,500

436

$1,500–$2,000

290

$2,000+

111

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%11

2010–2019

2.7%211

2000–2009

1.2%90

1990–1999

4.6%357

1980–1989

2.7%205

1970–1979

11%852

1960–1969

8%621

1950–1959

18.9%1,459

1940–1949

12.3%948

1939 or earlier

38.4%2,964

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.3%4,808

Electricity

20.6%1,352

Bottled/LP Gas

3%199

Fuel Oil

2.2%143

No Fuel

0.6%38

Other

0.3%17

Wood

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,283

Mean Household Incomei

$75,355

Per Capita Incomei

$33,450

Poverty Ratei

18.9%

Unemploymenti

11.4%

Labor Forcei

7,292

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%352

$10K–$15K

8.3%542

$15K–$20K

4.8%317

$20K–$25K

4.7%311

$25K–$30K

8%527

$30K–$35K

3.5%231

$35K–$40K

3.1%201

$40K–$45K

3.7%241

$45K–$50K

3.9%257

$50K–$60K

7.5%492

$60K–$75K

12.5%823

$75K–$100K

13.7%897

$100K–$125K

6.4%423

$125K–$150K

3.5%227

$150K–$200K

4.8%318

$200K+

6.2%404

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

278

Residentsi

326

Avg. Tenant Renti

$461/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers228 homes68% occupied$478/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes97% occupied$383/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,283/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

70.5%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

27.9%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

76.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40.4% of subsidized households are minority

33.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,67911.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

147

India

Germany

Philippines

Korea

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,364

Avg. Commutei

16.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,462

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

726(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured

Johnson City, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026