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Johnston, IA is a small city with a population of 23,418 and population density of 1,378 people per square mile. The city has a thriving local economy with businesses like Jim’s Auto Repair, Red’s Bakery, and Johnston Veterinary Clinic providing goods and services to the community. There are also several outdoor activities which residents can enjoy throughout the year such as biking along trails in Beaver Creek Park or fishing for bass at Big Creek Lake. Organizations such as Johnston Chamber of Commerce or the Johnston Public Library host events which promote fellowship among community members. Those interested in athletics may attend sporting events held by local teams like Johnston High School or the Iowa Wolves basketball team.

The population in Johnston is 23,418. There are 1,398 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Johnston is 37.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Johnston is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Johnston
- 60.7% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 46.6% are married with children
- 10.2% have children, but are single
Race in Johnston

- 90.6% are White
- 2.4% are Black
- 4.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleJohnston, IowaUnited States
  23,418.0329,725,481.0
  50.8%50.5%
  49.2%49.5%
  37.738.4
 
  22,077.0326,569,308.0
  17,388.0309,327,143.0
  8,649.0285,036,114.0
  4,702.0251,960,433.0
  167.0%15.6%
  391.1%30.8%
 
  1397.793.4
  16.7553531905.423
  1.483264836.791
 
  78.3%59.4%
  9.9%12.2%
  6.5%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  2.1%3.2%
  3.2%18.4%
 
  60.7%49.8%
  59.4%48.0%
  1.2%1.8%
  39.3%50.2%
  25.1%33.8%
  9.3%10.8%
  4.9%5.6%
 
  2.52.6
  9,256.0124,010,992.0
  6,298.080,755,759.0
  37.4%30.5%
  44.1%42.9%
  2,958.043,255,233.0
  16.4%15.8%
  2.1%10.8%
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Over 5 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Over 15 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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