Johnston, IA

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2024 Population

24,384

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.4

2.6% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

10.2%

33.8% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$106,551

3.02% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$369,100

6.61% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

12,232

1.7% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Johnston, IA 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.

95.7% of the residents in Johnston, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnston, IA are La James International College-Johnston (91 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Johnston, IA was $369,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Johnston, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnston, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Johnston, IA is home to a population of 24.4k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.4% of Johnston, IA residents were born outside of the country (2.29k people).

In 2024, there were 7.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.5k people) in Johnston, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.59k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.77k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2024 Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.7% of Johnston, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Johnston, IA was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Johnston, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnston, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.5k ± 1.26k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.59k ± 1.25k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.77k ± 615

2.66%

Hispanic Population

648 people

2.66% of the people in Johnston, IA are hispanic (648 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Johnston, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
44,333 ± 5,134 people
India
11,889 ± 2,672 people
Guatemala
8,189 ± 2,219 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

Foreign-Born Population

9.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

8.75%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.12k people

As of 2024, 9.4% of Johnston, IA residents (2.29k 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 Johnston, IA was 8.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Johnston, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
187 ± 79
Gulf War (2001-)
164 ± 101
Gulf War (1990s)
146 ± 105

Johnston, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Johnston, IA.

Health

98.3% of the population of Johnston, IA has health coverage, with 66.2% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 9.15% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.1% under 18 years, 14.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.73%

Uninsured

66.2%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

9.15%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnston, IA declined by 21.6% from 2.21% to 1.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Johnston, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Johnston, IA employs 12.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Johnston, IA were Finance & Insurance (1,937 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,868 people), and Educational Services (1,464 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($150,543), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($102,563), and Finance & Insurance ($101,587).

Employment

Occupations

12.2k

2024 Value

± 922

−1.7%

1 Year decline

± 10.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Johnston, IA declined at a rate of −1.7%, from 12.4k employees to 12.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnston, IA, are Management Occupations (1,777 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,319 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,238 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnston, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

12.2k

2024 Value

± 922

−1.7%

1 Year decline

± 10.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Johnston, IA declined at a rate of −1.7%, from 12.4k employees to 12.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnston, IA, are Finance & Insurance (1,937 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,868 people), and Educational Services (1,464 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnston, IA, though some of these residents may live in Johnston, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$86,848

Median earning men ± $4,503

$54,093

Median earning women ± $6,642

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($130,625), Wholesale Trade ($128,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($117,171).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,685), Public Administration ($79,732), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,094).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% 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 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Johnston, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Johnston, IA awarded 91 degrees. The student population of Johnston, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 137 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnston, IA are White (51 and 56%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 15.4%), Black or African American (13 and 14.3%), and Two or More Races (10 and 11%).

The largest universities in Johnston, IA by number of degrees awarded are La James International College-Johnston (91 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Johnston, IA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (40 and 44%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (26 and 28.6%), and General Cosmetology (16 and 17.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 141 students enrolled in Johnston, IA, 2.84% men and 97.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 82 records, of which 97.6% were women and 2.44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
40 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
26 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Johnston, IA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Johnston, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

La James International College-Johnston

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

91 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was La James International College-Johnston with 91 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnston, IA, which is 0.0341 times less than the 88 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 51 degrees mean that there were 3.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Johnston, IA was $369,100 in 2024, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $346,200 to $369,100, a 6.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnston, IA is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Johnston, IA have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnston, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$369,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,483

$6,554

Median Property Taxes

±$589

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 Johnston, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Johnston, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2024

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 70.8% of the housing units in Johnston, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Johnston, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$106,551

Median Household Income

± $10,761

9.26k

Number of Households

± 779

In 2024, the median household income of the 9.26k households in Johnston, IA grew to $106,551 from the previous year's value of $103,430.

The following chart displays the households in Johnston, IA 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnston, IA is from Iowa.

0.435

2024 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Worked At Home (14%)
Carpooled (5.44%)

In 2024, 78.9% of workers in Johnston, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14%) and those who carpooled to work (5.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnston, IA have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.4% of the workforce in Johnston, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Johnston, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnston, IA (2.45k out of 24.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Johnston, IA is Black, followed by White 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.