Johnstown, OH Demographics

A map of Johnstown's Population by Race

Johnstown, Ohio has an estimated population of 5,286, a slight increase from the 5,182 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. 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 Ohio 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 19.8% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Johnstown is ranked the 285th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Johnstown's White Population

4,826 residents of Johnstown, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Johnstown is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Johnstown ranks 807th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Johnstown's population has increased from 89.3% to 91.3%.

Johnstown is more White than neighboring New Albany (74.6% White). Johnstown is less White than neighboring Hartford (Croton) (97.9% White), Alexandria (93.7% White), Jersey (92.8% White), and Beechwood Trails (92.5% White).

Johnstown's Black Population

1 residents of Johnstown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Johnstown is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Johnstown ranks 677th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Black population has declined by an estimated 97.1%. Black residents' share of Johnstown's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Johnstown is less Black than neighboring Alexandria (0.4% Black), New Albany (4.3% Black), and Beechwood Trails (1.4% Black).

Johnstown's Asian Population

12 residents of Johnstown, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Johnstown is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Johnstown ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Asian residents' share of Johnstown's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Johnstown is more Asian than neighboring Hartford (Croton) (0% Asian), and Beechwood Trails (0% Asian). Johnstown is less Asian than neighboring Alexandria (0.9% Asian), Jersey (4.3% Asian), and New Albany (9.7% Asian).

Johnstown's Hispanic Population

97 residents of Johnstown, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Johnstown is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Johnstown ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Johnstown's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.8%.

Johnstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Hartford (Croton) (0% Hispanic), Alexandria (1.1% Hispanic), and Jersey (0% Hispanic). Johnstown is less Hispanic than neighboring New Albany (5.6% Hispanic), and Beechwood Trails (4.2% Hispanic).

Johnstown's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Johnstown, or 0.4% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Johnstown ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Johnstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Johnstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hartford (Croton) (0% Native American/Other), Jersey (0% Native American/Other), and Beechwood Trails (0% Native American/Other). Johnstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alexandria (1.9% Native American/Other), and New Albany (0.7% Native American/Other).

Johnstown's Multiracial Population

328 residents of Johnstown, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Johnstown is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Johnstown ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Johnstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Johnstown's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.2%.

Johnstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Hartford (Croton) (2.1% Multiracial), Alexandria (2% Multiracial), Jersey (3% Multiracial), New Albany (5.2% Multiracial), and Beechwood Trails (1.9% 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.