Johnstonville, CA Demographics

A map of Johnstonville's Population by Race

Johnstonville, California has an estimated population of 1,039, an increase from the 973 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 27.1% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Johnstonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Johnstonville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Johnstonville, that probability was 39.1% in 2020 and 51.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Johnstonville is ranked the 1054th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Johnstonville was ranked the 1085th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Johnstonville's White Population

663 residents of Johnstonville, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Johnstonville is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Johnstonville ranks 350th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstonville's White population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Johnstonville's population has decreased from 76.6% to 63.8%.

Johnstonville is more White than neighboring Susanville (52.3% White), and Milford (0% White). Johnstonville is less White than neighboring Janesville (78.4% White), Litchfield (100% White), and Spaulding (98.1% White).

Johnstonville's Black Population

0 residents of Johnstonville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Johnstonville is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Johnstonville ranks 1210th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstonville's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Johnstonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Johnstonville is less Black than neighboring Susanville (10.1% Black).

Johnstonville's Asian Population

6 residents of Johnstonville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Johnstonville is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Johnstonville ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstonville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Johnstonville's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Johnstonville is more Asian than neighboring Janesville (0% Asian), Litchfield (0% Asian), Milford (0% Asian), and Spaulding (0% Asian). Johnstonville is less Asian than neighboring Susanville (2.9% Asian).

Johnstonville's Hispanic Population

282 residents of Johnstonville, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Johnstonville is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Johnstonville ranks 1084th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstonville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Johnstonville's population has increased from 13.8% to 27.1%.

Johnstonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Janesville (14.5% Hispanic), Litchfield (0% Hispanic), Milford (0% Hispanic), and Spaulding (0% Hispanic).

Johnstonville's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Johnstonville, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Johnstonville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Johnstonville ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstonville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Johnstonville's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.8%.

Johnstonville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Janesville (0.7% Native American/Other), Litchfield (0% Native American/Other), Milford (0% Native American/Other), and Spaulding (0% Native American/Other). Johnstonville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Susanville (4.3% Native American/Other).

Johnstonville's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Johnstonville, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Johnstonville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Johnstonville ranks 861st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstonville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Johnstonville's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.7%.

Johnstonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Susanville (3.3% Multiracial), Litchfield (0% Multiracial), Milford (0% Multiracial), and Spaulding (1.9% Multiracial). Johnstonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Janesville (6.4% 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.