Johnston, RI Demographics

What is the population of Johnston?

There are 29,453 residents in Johnston, with a median age of 43.6. Of this, 47.49% are males and 52.51% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.71% of the resident pool in Johnston, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.61%. Additionally, 2.67% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 27,146 people in Johnston currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 29,453 -0.1%
Male Population 13,987 -2.2%
Female Population 15,466 1.9%
Male Population 47.49%
Female Population 52.51%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 43.6 -2.7%
Citizen U.S. Born 25,540 -1.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3,126 -2.6%
Not Citizen 787 76.8%
Citizen U.S. Born 86.71%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.61%
Not Citizen 2.67%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 232 127.5%
Moved from Same County 1,295 -1.6%
Moved from Same State 376 30.1%
Moved from Different State 163 3.8%
Same House as Last Year 27,146 -1.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.79%
Moved from Same County 4.43%
Moved from Same State 1.29%
Moved from Different State 0.56%
Same House as Last Year 92.93%

What are the employment statistics in Johnston?

White-collar workers make up 82.36% of the working population in Johnston, while blue-collar employees account for 17.64%. There are also 1,119 entrepreneurs in Johnston (7.8% of the workforce); 10,010 workers employed in private companies (69.73%); and 2,016 people working in governmental institutions (14.04%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 11,823 2.0%
Blue Collar 2,532 -1.1%
White Collar 82.36%
Blue Collar 17.64%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,119 -4.4%
Private Companies 10,010 4.8%
Governmental Workers 2,016 -1.0%
Not for Profit Companies 1,210 -12.8%
Self Employees 7.8%
Private Companies 69.73%
Governmental Workers 14.04%
Not for Profit Companies 8.43%

How many households are there in Johnston?

There are a total of 11,432 households in Johnston, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.7% of these Johnston households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.3%. Additionally, 28% of households have children and 72% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 11,432 0.2%
Average People per Household 3 N/A
Family Households 7,511 2.2%
Non-Family Households 3,921 -3.3%
Family Households 65.7%
Non-Family Households 34.3%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 3,201 -0.8%
Households without Children 8,231 0.6%
Households with Children 28%
Households without Children 72%

What are the median and average incomes in Johnston?

The average annual household income in Johnston is $103,911, while the median household income sits at $83,408 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $91,427, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,033. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $141,000 and $60,452, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $103,911 18.2%
Median Household Income $83,408 8.9%
People below Poverty Level 3 N/A
People above Poverty Level 26,574 -1.1%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Johnston?

There are 12,393 housing units in Johnston, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 11,432 occupied housing units in Johnston, 72.15% are owner-occupied, while 27.85% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.42% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $297,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,429 per month in Johnston.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 12,393 -1.9%
Median Year Built 1969 0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 1,637 -17.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 715 -1.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2,395 13.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1,701 -4.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,709 -6.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,864 -8.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1,496 0.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 535 6.8%
Built between 2010 and 2019 186 4.5%
Built in 2020 or Later 155 N/A
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 11,432 0.2%
Owner Occupied 8,248 -1.4%
Renter Occupied $3,184 4.8%
Owner Occupied 72.15%
Renter Occupied 27.85%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 5,561 -4.6%
Without Mortgage 2,687 6.0%
Median Value with Mortgage $297,000 16.8%
Median Value without Mortgage $273,400 6.9%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,429 9.8%
With Mortgage 67.42%
Without Mortgage 32.58%

What is the level of education in Johnston?

Approximately 39.94% of the population in Johnston holds a high school degree (that's 9,577 residents), while 24.89% have attained a college certificate (6,571 locals) and 18.65% have a bachelor's degree (4,473 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 676 2.6%
Some High School 9,577 -8.5%
Some College 6,571 9.3%
Associate Degree 1,436 2.9%
Bachelor's Degree 4,473 1.7%
Graduate Degree 1,850 6.1%
No High School 2.82%
Some High School 39.94%
Some College 24.89%
Associate Degree 5.99%
Bachelor's Degree 18.65%
Graduate Degree 7.71%

What is the marital status of Johnston residents?

A total of 8,391 people in Johnston have never been married (which represents 33.7% of the total population), while 11,519 of them are wedded (46.26%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 274 (1.1%) and 3,000 (12.05%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 8,391 -1.8%
Married 11,519 1.0%
Separated 274 42.0%
Widowed 1,992 -11.4%
Divorced 3,000 3,000.0%
Never Married 33.7%
Married 46.26%
Separated 1.1%
Widowed 8%
Divorced 12.05%

What are the most common means of transportation in Johnston?

The top three means of transportation people in Johnston use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 12,884 residents commute by car, 56 prefer going to work by walking and 25 by motorcycle
Y-o-Y Change
Car 12,884 0.0%
Bus or TrolleyBus 24 26.3%
Railroad 7 N/A
Motorcycle 25 N/A
Walk 56 -43.4%

What is the median and average household income in Johnston by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
02919 29,453 11,432 $83,408.00 $103,911.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.