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, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,111

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.6%7,348

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%481

Two or More

2.8%231

Black

0.3%26

Asian

0.3%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%327

High School Diploma

38.6%2,207

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%443

Some College (1+ yr)

6.1%349

Associate's Degree

14.1%804

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%946

Master's Degree

4.4%254

Doctorate

0.7%39

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,800

Median Renti

$914

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.3%2,376

Renter-Occupied

39.7%1,567

Total Units

4,306

Homeownership

60.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%95

$50K–$100K

18.4%438

$100K–$150K

23.2%551

$150K–$200K

25%594

$200K–$300K

19%452

$300K–$500K

6.1%146

$500K–$1M

3.9%93

$1M+

0.3%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

856

$1,000–$1,250

382

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%17

2010–2019

1.3%58

2000–2009

1.7%73

1990–1999

2.6%112

1980–1989

5.1%220

1970–1979

10.2%440

1960–1969

3.4%148

1950–1959

10.7%461

1940–1949

16.7%719

1939 or earlier

47.8%2,058

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%2,805

Electricity

16.6%653

Fuel Oil

5.1%203

Bottled/LP Gas

3%119

Other

2.8%110

Wood

1%39

Coal

0.4%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,763

Mean Household Incomei

$72,990

Per Capita Incomei

$35,150

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

4,482

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%167

$10K–$15K

3.3%132

$15K–$20K

6.3%250

$20K–$25K

4.5%179

$25K–$30K

2.3%92

$30K–$35K

3%119

$35K–$40K

5%198

$40K–$45K

6%236

$45K–$50K

5%196

$50K–$60K

7.4%292

$60K–$75K

13.4%530

$75K–$100K

14.1%554

$100K–$125K

13.6%538

$125K–$150K

5.1%201

$150K–$200K

4.7%185

$200K+

1.9%74

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

250

Residentsi

246

Avg. Tenant Renti

$432/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers157 homes79% occupied$441/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 893 homes91% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,763/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

72%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

26.9%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

73.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.4% of subsidized households are minority

49.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62% 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

1381.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,262

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,344

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

439(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured