Johnstown, PA Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 132,355 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Johnstown, PA Metro Area

What is the median household income in Johnstown, PA Metro Area?: The median household income in Johnstown, PA Metro Area is $56,292 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Johnstown, PA Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Johnstown, PA Metro Area is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Johnstown, PA Metro Area?: $115,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Johnstown, PA Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Johnstown, PA Metro Area is $733 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Johnstown, PA Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 23.0% of adults in Johnstown, PA Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

132,355

Median Income

$56,292

Median Home Value

$115,900

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

4.7%

Median Age

45.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,633 (+20.6%) Home Value: +$24,000 (+26.1%) Poverty Rate: -1.4 pp (-13.6%) Bachelor's+: +1.9 pp (+9%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-19%)

Demographics

Total Population 132,355

Median Age 45.0

Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 2.0% White (non-Hisp.) 90.8% Black 3.2% Asian 0.5% Two or More 4.1% Other 0.5%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Filipino

0.2%

Indian

0.1%

Chinese

0.1%

Korean

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Puerto Rican

0.8%

Mexican

0.6%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,292 ±$1,713

Per Capita Income $85,651

Median Family Income $79,651

Poverty Rate 8.9%

Child Poverty Rate 17.2%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 18.7%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 35.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.5%

$10–15k

5.5%

$15–25k

9.6%

$25–35k

10.5%

$35–50k

13.2%

$50–75k

18.0%

$75–100k

13.0%

$100–150k

14.7%

$150–200k

5.6%

$200k+

4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 64,494

Owner-Occupied 75.8%

Renter-Occupied 24.2%

Vacancy Rate 13.6%

Median Home Value $115,900

Median Gross Rent $733

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.6%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.6%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

18.2%

$50–100k

24.4%

$100–200k

18.7%

$200–300k

14.9%

$300–500k

7.5%

$500k–$1M

1.6%

$1M+

0.5%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

23.3%

$500–1k

56.6%

$1–1.5k

16.7%

$1.5–2k

2.2%

$2–2.5k

0.3%

$2.5–3.5k

0.4%

$3.5k+

0.4%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

10.8%

1 vehicle

35.1%

2 vehicles

34.2%

19.9%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

74.2%

Single-fam. att.

6.5%

2–4 units

2.8%

5–19 units

2.3%

20+ units

4.3%

Mobile home

4.1%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

29.7%

1940–1969

11.3%

1970–1999

14.2%

2000–2009

4.3%

2010+

2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.9%

Bachelor's or Higher 23.0%

Graduate Degree 7.6%

Some College / Associate 14.9%

Less Than High School 2.2%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Work from Home 9.2%

Self-Employed 4.2%

Government Workers 14.9%

Private For-Profit 80.8%

Industry

Edu/Health

29.2%

Retail

12.3%

Manufacturing

10.3%

Arts/Entmt.

7.9%

Prof. Services

7.5%

Transportation

7.0%

Construction

6.4%

Public Admin

5.4%

Finance

4.5%

Wholesale

1.9%

Agriculture

1.5%

Information

1.3%

Occupation

Management

35.0%

Sales

20.8%

Food Prep

18.7%

Production

15.9%

Construction

9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.3 min

Drove Alone 79.2%

Carpool 7.0%

Public Transit 0.9%

Work from Home 9.2%

Walked 2.7%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 55,692

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 44.1%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 12.5%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

5.2%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

10.6%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

12.5%

55–64

7.0%

65–74

7.8%

75–84

13.9%

85+

6.6%

Under 18: 19.3% Working age (18–64): 80.7% 65 and over: 23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.0%

Naturalized Citizen 60.5%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.7%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

43.8%

Latin America

25.4%

Europe

23.7%

Africa

2.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.8%

With a Disability 18.1%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 96.4%

Uninsured 3.6%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.2%

Has a Computer 88.1%

Same House 1 Year Ago 90.2%

Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023