Johnston City, IL Demographics

A map of Johnston City's Population by Race

Johnston City, Illinois has an estimated population of 3,327, a slight decrease from the 3,384 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Johnston City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Johnston City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Johnston City, that probability was 19.4% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Johnston City is ranked the 412th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Johnston City was ranked the 413th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Johnston City's White Population

3,006 residents of Johnston City, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Johnston City is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Johnston City ranks 804th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnston City's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Johnston City's population has increased from 89.5% to 90.4%.

Johnston City is more White than neighboring Spillertown (82.9% White), and Marion (84.5% White). Johnston City is less White than neighboring Whiteash (100% White), West Frankfort (95.9% White), and Freeman Spur (90.6% White).

Johnston City's Black Population

27 residents of Johnston City, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Johnston City is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Johnston City ranks 586th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnston City's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Black residents' share of Johnston City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Johnston City is more Black than neighboring Whiteash (0% Black), and West Frankfort (0.4% Black). Johnston City is less Black than neighboring Freeman Spur (6% Black), and Marion (8% Black).

Johnston City's Asian Population

88 residents of Johnston City, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Johnston City is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Johnston City ranks 1025th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnston City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4300.0%. Asian residents' share of Johnston City's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.6%.

Johnston City is more Asian than neighboring Whiteash (0% Asian), West Frankfort (0.1% Asian), Freeman Spur (0% Asian), and Marion (2.4% Asian). Johnston City is less Asian than neighboring Spillertown (7.3% Asian).

Johnston City's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Johnston City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Johnston City is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Johnston City ranks 791st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnston City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Johnston City's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.7%.

Johnston City is more Hispanic than neighboring Whiteash (0% Hispanic), West Frankfort (1.4% Hispanic), and Freeman Spur (0.7% Hispanic). Johnston City is less Hispanic than neighboring Spillertown (8.1% Hispanic), and Marion (2.7% Hispanic).

Johnston City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Johnston City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Johnston City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Johnston City ranks 338th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnston City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Johnston City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Johnston City is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Frankfort (0.2% Native American/Other), and Marion (0.1% Native American/Other).

Johnston City's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Johnston City, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Johnston City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Johnston City ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnston City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Johnston City's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.5%.

Johnston City is more Multiracial than neighboring Whiteash (0% Multiracial), Spillertown (0.8% Multiracial), West Frankfort (2% Multiracial), Freeman Spur (2.7% Multiracial), and Marion (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.