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Johnson, VT
Village in Lamoille County, Vermont.
Population
1,799
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,541
ZIP codes
0
Johnson and its ZIP codes
Johnson at a glance
- Johnson is about 22 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $48,633 a year, 40% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- Median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Johnson, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnson, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,633
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
23.6
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (419), German Americans (177), French Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamoille County. PPP loans are for Johnson.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,733
12,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,627
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $6,050 per person
How people get to work
Johnson, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.6%
- Carpooled19.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnson, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
606
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
125
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 5°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnson, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.5%
U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts
Diabetes
5.4%
U.S. 12.1% -6.7 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Johnson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hyde ParkVillage | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| North Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.8 |
| MorrisvilleVillage | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| JeffersonvilleVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| CambridgeVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| BakersfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| StoweCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WolcottCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Underhill CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Underhill FlatsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| AlbanyVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Bolton ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| JerichoVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Johnson, VT in?
- Johnson is in Lamoille County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Johnson, VT?
- About 1,799 people live in Johnson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Johnson?
- Nearby places include Hyde Park (4.2 mi), North Hyde Park (4.7 mi), Morrisville (6.9 mi), Jeffersonville (7.5 mi), Cambridge (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023