Johnston, Rhode Island is a small town located just outside of Providence. With a population of 29,159 residents as of 2020, it is the 11th largest municipality in Rhode Island. Johnston has a population density of 1,245.23 people per square mile and is bordered on one side by the Pawtuxet River. The town is home to many locally-owned businesses which includes Roch's Fresh Foods, Berardi's Family Restaurant & Pizzeria, and Iannotti's Market. There are also many year-round outdoor activities available for residents such as fishing at Colt State Park or hiking at George Washington Management Area. Johnston also hosts several youth sports organizations including the Eastern Amateur Baseball League and Little League Baseball. The local high school teams often participate in various sporting events throughout the year such as football games against nearby Cranston High School West and basketball games against La Salle Academy.
The population in Johnston (zip 02919) is 29,159. There are 1,240 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Johnston (zip 02919) is 44.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Johnston (zip 02919) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Johnston (zip 02919)
- 45.7% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 30.9% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Johnston (zip 02919)
- 87.9% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander