Johnstown
City in Fulton County, New York
Johnstown is a city in Fulton County, New York, with 8,204 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gloversville, 3.2 miles NE.
- 8,204residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 1,702 / sq mipopulation density
- 12095ZIP code
About Johnstown
Johnstown is a city in and the county seat of Fulton County in the U.S. state of New York. The city was named after its colonial founder, Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Britain in the Province of New York and a major general during the Seven Years' War in North America. It is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Albany, about one-third of the way between Albany and the Finger Lakes region to the west, in the Mohawk Valley region, within the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.
The city of Johnstown is mostly surrounded by the town of Johnstown; it separated from the town when it converted from a village to a city in 1895. Adjacent to Johnstown is the City of Gloversville. The two cities are together known as the "Glove Cities" due to their history of manufacturing gloves and other leather apparel. Gloversville and Johnstown constituted the center of the American glove industry for 90 years until competition from other countries drove most manufacturers out of business.
As of the 2020 census, Johnstown had a population of 8,204.
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Living in Johnstown
- Median household income
- $63,763
- Median home value
- $157,800
- Median rent
- $914/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Johnstown had 8,204 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,204 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,702 per sq mi (657 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Johnstown at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,204 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.82 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0073° N, 74.3751° W |
| ZIP code | 12095 |
| Official website | cityofjohnstown-ny.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3638781 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Johnstown
- Gloversville3.2 mi NE
- Fonda3.7 mi S
- Fultonville4.2 mi S
- Tribes Hill5.6 mi SE
- Fort Johnson7.8 mi SE
- Mayfield8.5 mi NE
- Broadalbin9.7 mi E
- Caroga Lake10.3 mi NW
- Amsterdam10.4 mi SE
- Hagaman11.2 mi E
- Palatine Bridge12.0 mi SW
- Canajoharie12.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Johnstown
What county is Johnstown in?
Johnstown is in Fulton County, New York.
What is the population of Johnstown, NY?
8,204 people lived in Johnstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Johnstown, NY?
The ZIP code of Johnstown is 12095.
What is the elevation of Johnstown?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Johnstown?
Gloversville (3.2 mi), Fonda (3.7 mi), Fultonville (4.2 mi), Tribes Hill (5.6 mi), Fort Johnson (7.8 mi).
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