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Johnstown, NY
City in Fulton County, New York.
Population
8,111
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,683
ZIP codes
0
Johnstown and its ZIP codes
Johnstown at a glance
- Johnstown is about 4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 244th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $63,763, 26% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,800 (63% below New York) and median rent is $914 a month.
Local data for Johnstown, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnstown, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,763
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$914/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,396), Italian Americans (1,339), Irish Americans (1,077).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Johnstown.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,211
16,163 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,848
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$354M
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
How people get to work
Johnstown, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnstown, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
982
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
73
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 7°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnstown, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Johnstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GloversvilleCity | 2.8 mi | 5 |
| FondaVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| FultonvilleVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Tribes HillCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort JohnsonVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| MayfieldVillage | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| BroadalbinVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| AmsterdamCity | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| Caroga LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| HagamanVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Palatine BridgeVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| CanajoharieVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| NellistonVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort PlainVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| St. JohnsvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| AmesVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Johnstown, NY in?
- Johnstown is in Fulton County, New York.
- What is the population of Johnstown, NY?
- About 8,111 people live in Johnstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Johnstown?
- Nearby places include Gloversville (2.8 mi), Fonda (3.8 mi), Fultonville (4.4 mi), Tribes Hill (5.7 mi), Fort Johnson (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023