Johnstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,245
Population
3,087/sq mi density
$34,784
Median Income
$23,501 per capita
$42,100
Home Value
$97,462 Zillow
$616
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
586
Violent Crime/100K
2,659 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$34,784 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,100 home value, $616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
586 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
18,245
Census 2023
Population Density
3,087
per square mile
Land Area
5.9
square miles (15.3 km²)
Median Age
45.4 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 15.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71.5%
Black
15.5%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.1%
Spanish
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.4%
Veterans
11.8%
97% above US avg (6%)
Disability
30.1%
132% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.8%
33% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.451
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 18,245 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,087 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.4% |
| Female | 50.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.4% |
| Veterans | 11.8% |
| Disability | 30.1% |
| Health Insurance | 94.2% |
| Uninsured | 5.8% |
| Broadband Access | 80.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.451 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |