Johnstown, NY Demographics

A map of Johnstown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,348	7,284	90.6%	88.8%
Hispanic	481	345	5.9%	4.2%
Multiracial	231	357	2.8%	4.4%
Black	26	79	0.3%	1.0%
Asian	25	98	0.3%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	41	0.0%	0.5%

Johnstown, New York has an estimated population of 8,111, a slight decrease from the 8,204 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Johnstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Johnstown has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Johnstown, that probability was 20.8% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Johnstown is ranked the 244th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Johnstown was ranked the 237th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Johnstown's White Population

7,348 residents of Johnstown, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Johnstown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Johnstown ranks 515th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Johnstown's population has increased from 88.8% to 90.6%.

Johnstown is more White than neighboring Gloversville (82.8% White), and Mayfield (87.3% White). Johnstown is less White than neighboring Fonda (91.6% White), Fultonville (94.5% White), and Tribes Hill (93.3% White).

Johnstown's Black Population

26 residents of Johnstown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Johnstown is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Johnstown ranks 800th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Black population has declined by an estimated 67.1%. Black residents' share of Johnstown's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Johnstown is more Black than neighboring Tribes Hill (0% Black), and Mayfield (0.1% Black). Johnstown is less Black than neighboring Gloversville (1.4% Black), Fonda (1.5% Black), and Fultonville (0.6% Black).

Johnstown's Asian Population

25 residents of Johnstown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Johnstown is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Johnstown ranks 700th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Asian residents' share of Johnstown's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Johnstown is more Asian than neighboring Fonda (0% Asian), Tribes Hill (0% Asian), and Mayfield (0% Asian). Johnstown is less Asian than neighboring Gloversville (1.5% Asian).

Johnstown's Hispanic Population

481 residents of Johnstown, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Johnstown is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Johnstown ranks 713th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Johnstown's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.9%.

Johnstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Fonda (2% Hispanic), Fultonville (2.7% Hispanic), Tribes Hill (1.3% Hispanic), and Mayfield (4.9% Hispanic). Johnstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Gloversville (6.5% Hispanic).

Johnstown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Johnstown, 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 Johnstown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Johnstown ranks 765th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Johnstown's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Johnstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gloversville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Johnstown's Multiracial Population

231 residents of Johnstown, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Johnstown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Johnstown ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Johnstown's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.8%.

Johnstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Fultonville (1.9% Multiracial). Johnstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Gloversville (7.1% Multiracial), Fonda (4.9% Multiracial), Tribes Hill (5.4% Multiracial), and Mayfield (7.7% 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.