Johnston City, IL is home to 4,846 people according to the latest population data. This small town boasts a population density of 188 people per square mile, much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Johnston City is an inviting and friendly community with a variety of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events. Local businesses include grocery stores like Porters IGA Supermarket and restaurants such as East End Pizza & Pasta. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Dale Creek Reservoir and horseback riding at Hillside Farm. Organizations like the Johnston City Community Club offer opportunities for volunteerism and other community service projects. Finally, Johnston City is also home to some great sporting events including the Saluki Open Golf Tournament hosted by The Southern Illinois University Athletics Department every year.
The population in Johnston City (zip 62951) is 4,846. There are 196 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Johnston City (zip 62951) is 48.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Johnston City (zip 62951) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Johnston City (zip 62951)
- 54.1% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 32.1% are married with children
- 18.6% have children, but are single
Race in Johnston City (zip 62951)
- 95.3% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander