Johnston, IA Demographics
A map of Johnston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 19,401 | 80.6% |
Asian | 1,506 | 6.3% |
Black | 1,393 | 5.8% |
Hispanic | 934 | 3.9% |
Multiracial | 740 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 90 | 0.4% |
Johnston, Iowa had a population of 24,064 in 2020. It was 80.6% White, 5.8% Black, 6.3% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Johnston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Johnston is the 21st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Johnston's White Population
19,401 residents of Johnston identify as White, or 80.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Johnston roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Johnston is ranked #955 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Johnston is more White than neighboring Windsor Heights (77.9% White). Johnston is less White than neighboring Grimes (86.6% White), Urbandale (81.8% White), Polk City (93.3% White), and Saylorville (92.7% White).
Johnston's Black Population
1,393 residents of Johnston identify as Black, or 5.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Johnston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Johnston is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Johnston is more Black than neighboring Grimes (2.8% Black), Urbandale (4% Black), Windsor Heights (4.6% Black), Polk City (0.6% Black), and Saylorville (1.1% Black).
Johnston's Asian Population
1,506 residents of Johnston identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Johnston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Johnston is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Johnston is more Asian than neighboring Grimes (2.3% Asian), Urbandale (5.5% Asian), Windsor Heights (5% Asian), Polk City (0.6% Asian), and Saylorville (1% Asian).
Johnston's Hispanic Population
934 residents of Johnston identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Johnston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Johnston is ranked #296 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Johnston is more Hispanic than neighboring Polk City (2% Hispanic), and Saylorville (2.2% Hispanic). Johnston is less Hispanic than neighboring Grimes (4.4% Hispanic), Urbandale (4.9% Hispanic), and Windsor Heights (6.7% Hispanic).
Johnston's Native American/Other Population
90 residents of Johnston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Johnston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Johnston is ranked #379 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Johnston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Polk City (0.3% Native American/Other). Johnston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), and Saylorville (0.5% Native American/Other).
Johnston's Multiracial Population
740 residents of Johnston identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Johnston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Johnston is ranked #382 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Johnston is more Multiracial than neighboring Saylorville (2.6% Multiracial). Johnston is less Multiracial than neighboring Grimes (3.4% Multiracial), Urbandale (3.4% Multiracial), Windsor Heights (5.4% Multiracial), and Polk City (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.