Johnstown
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Johnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, with 18,411 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,142 ft (348 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Daisytown, 0.9 miles SE.
- 18,411residents (2020 Census)
- 1,142 ftelevation · 348 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.3 km²
- 3,114 / sq mipopulation density
- 15901ZIP code
About Johnstown
Johnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,411 as of the 2020 census. Located 57 miles (92 km) east of Pittsburgh, it is the principal city of the Johnstown metropolitan area, which had 133,472 residents in 2020. It is also part of the Johnstown–Somerset combined statistical area, which includes both Cambria and Somerset counties. Once a bustling industrial center, like many cities in the Rust Belt, Johnstown was severely affected by the loss of jobs in the steel industry due to globalization and the movement of American manufacturing to overseas markets.
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Living in Johnstown
- Median household income
- $37,888
- Median home value
- $45,400
- Median rent
- $644/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Johnstown had 18,411 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,411 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,114 per sq mi (1,202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Johnstown at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cambria County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,411 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.91 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3261° N, 78.9191° W |
| ZIP code | 15901 |
| Official website | cityofjohnstownpa.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4238288 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Johnstown
- Daisytown0.9 mi SE
- Brownstown1.1 mi NW
- Dale1.2 mi SE
- Southmont1.3 mi SW
- Westmont1.8 mi W
- Westwood1.9 mi W
- Franklin2.2 mi NE
- East Conemaugh2.3 mi NE
- Lorain2.4 mi SE
- Elim2.4 mi SW
- Oakland2.4 mi SE
- Ferndale2.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Johnstown
What county is Johnstown in?
Johnstown is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Johnstown, PA?
18,411 people lived in Johnstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Johnstown, PA?
The ZIP code of Johnstown is 15901.
What is the elevation of Johnstown?
1,142 feet (348 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Johnstown?
Daisytown (0.9 mi), Brownstown (1.1 mi), Dale (1.2 mi), Southmont (1.3 mi), Westmont (1.8 mi).
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