Johnson City, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population
14,940
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
40.7
1.45% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
19.6%
0.0734% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$56,283
8.93% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$117,100
5.88% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
6,462
4.98% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Johnson City, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Johnson City, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson City, NY are Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (38 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Johnson City, NY was $117,100, and the homeownership rate was 52.3%.

Most people in Johnson City, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnson City, NY was 2 cars per household.

United StatesNew YorkBroome County, NYBinghamton, NYBroome County (West Central)--Greater Binghamton City & Greater Johnson City Village PUMA, NYChenango, Delaware Counties & Broome County outside Greater Binghamton City PUMA, NY

Population & Diversity

Johnson City, NY is home to a population of 14.9k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.2% of Johnson City, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.68k people).

In 2024, there were 5.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Johnson City, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.77k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%
2024 Citizenship
96.3%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.8% of Johnson City, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Johnson City, NY was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnson City, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    10.4k ± 703
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.77k ± 443
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.11k ± 419
3.98%
Hispanic Population
595 people

In 2024, there were 5.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Johnson City, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.77k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.98% of the people in Johnson City, NY are hispanic (595 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    493,200 ± 17,027 people
  2. China
    410,969 ± 15,575 people
  3. Jamaica
    234,174 ± 11,811 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 493,200 New York residents, followed by China with 410,969 and Jamaica with 234,174.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.2%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.68k people
9.93%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.5k people

As of 2024, 11.2% of Johnson City, NY residents (1.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnson City, NY was 9.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    390 ± 184
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    113 ± 63
  3. Korea
    39 ± 45

Johnson City, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Johnson City, NY employs 6.46k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Johnson City, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,302 people), Retail Trade (896 people), and Manufacturing (671 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,333), Manufacturing ($75,139), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,476).

Employment

Occupations

6.46k
2024 Value
± 610
−4.98%
1 Year decline
± 13.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Johnson City, NY declined at a rate of −4.98%, from 6.8k employees to 6.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnson City, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (754 people), Sales & Related Occupations (698 people), and Management Occupations (510 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnson City, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.46k
2024 Value
± 610
−4.98%
1 Year decline
± 13.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Johnson City, NY declined at a rate of −4.98%, from 6.8k employees to 6.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnson City, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,302 people), Retail Trade (896 people), and Manufacturing (671 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnson City, NY, though some of these residents may live in Johnson City, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,425
Median earning men ± $4,819
$36,383
Median earning women ± $4,155

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,000), Manufacturing ($79,375), and Information ($69,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($60,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,179), and Public Administration ($58,500).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Johnson City, NY awarded 38 degrees. The student population of Johnson City, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 82 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnson City, NY are White (31 and 81.6%), Black or African American (6 and 15.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Johnson City, NY by number of degrees awarded are Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (38 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Johnson City, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (38 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Johnson City, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 88 (6.82% men and 93.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 88 students enrolled in Johnson City, NY, 6.82% men and 93.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 59 records, of which 93.2% were women and 6.78% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
Most Common
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Johnson City, NY was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 38 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program with 38 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnson City, NY, which is 0.0857 times less than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 31 degrees mean that there were 5.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Johnson City, NY was $117,100 in 2024, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $110,600 to $117,100, a 5.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnson City, NY is 52.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Johnson City, NY have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnson City, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$117,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$4,451
$3,434
Median Property Taxes
±$373

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Johnson City, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

52.3%
Homeownership
2024
59.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 52.3% of the housing units in Johnson City, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$56,283
Median Household Income
± $4,418
6.56k
Number of Households
± 646

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.56k households in Johnson City, NY grew to $56,283 from the previous year's value of $51,667.

The following chart displays the households in Johnson City, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnson City, NY is from New York.
0.493
2023 Wage GINI in New York
0.494
2022 Wage GINI in New York

In 2023, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0797% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.73%)
  3. Carpooled (9.27%)

In 2024, 70.2% of workers in Johnson City, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.73%) and those who carpooled to work (9.27%).

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Commute Time

16.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnson City, NY have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.923% of the workforce in Johnson City, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Johnson City, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Johnson City, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnson City, NY (2.83k out of 14.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Johnson City, NY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.2% of the population of Johnson City, NY has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 35.6% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 9.61% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 26.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.8%
Uninsured
33.9%
Employer Coverage
35.6%
Medicaid
16%
Medicare
9.61%
Non-Group
1.13%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnson City, NY declined by 22.2% from 4.89% to 3.8%.

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