Johnston town is located in Providence County Rhode Island. Johnston town has a 2024 population of 29,850. Johnston town is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,543 in 2020.
The average household income in Johnston town is $114,342 with a poverty rate of 8.63%. The median age in Johnston town is 43 years: 42.9 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Johnston town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,686 | 76.75% |
| Two or more races | 4,199 | 14.21% |
| Other race | 1,124 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,071 | 3.62% |
| Native American | 257 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 222 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,359 | 2.54 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 5,078 | 3.16 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 3,631 | 1.19 | 56 | 44 |
| Female | 1,877 | 3.35 | 72 | 28 |
| Male | 773 | 2.85 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,167 | 5.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,374 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,550 | 20.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,790 | 8.17% |
| High School Graduate | 7,386 | 33.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 846 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 4,791 | 21.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,657 | 16,113 | 5,108 |
| Hispanic | 2,727 | 2,391 | 967 |
| 2+ Races | 2,037 | 1,846 | 624 |
| Black | 738 | 661 | 105 |
| Other Race | 733 | 606 | 137 |
| Native American | 257 | 257 | 234 |
| Asian | 222 | 188 | 112 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 91.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,914 | $130,405 | $69,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,513 | $95,508 | $77,204 |
| High School Graduate | $46,124 | $51,063 | $37,367 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $67,545 | $54,097 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,997 | $70,854 | $53,081 |
| Some College | $51,725 | $65,538 | $44,580 |
$59,997
Average Earnings
$70,854
Average Male
$53,081
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.1% of Johnston town residents speak only English, while 18.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,654 | 1,585 | 7.32% |
| Hispanic | 5,089 | 797 | 15.66% |
| Multiple | 4,199 | 683 | 16.27% |
| Black | 1,071 | 119 | 11.11% |
| Other | 1,124 | 81 | 7.21% |
8.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.42%
Male Poverty Rate
7.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Johnston town is Multiple, with 16.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Johnston town is Other, with 7.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.15% |
| High School | 12.1% |
| Some College | 8.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.69% |
| Female Employed | 2.39% |
| Male Employed | 1.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,950 | $135,212 |
| Households | $87,514 | $114,342 |
| Married Families | $121,400 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,026 | $62,268 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,311
Number of Veterans
1,236
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 460 |
| Korea | 247 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| World War II | 70 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 640 |
| 55 to 64 | 317 |
| 65 to 74 | 215 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,201 | 6.26% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 2.12% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 2.07% |
| Black | 44 | 5.72% |
| Other Race | 14 | 1.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.59%
Born in Johnston town
89.13%
Native Born
10.87%
Foreign Born
2.52%
Non Citizen
8.35%
Naturalized
89.13% of Johnston town residents were born in the United States, with 71.59% having been born in Rhode Island. 2.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,705 | 171 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 30,534 | 171 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 30,363 | 171 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 30,192 | 171 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 30,021 | 171 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 29,850 | 171 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 29,679 | 171 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 29,508 | -22 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 29,530 | -13 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 29,543 | 162 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 29,381 | -20 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 29,401 | 147 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 29,254 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 29,261 | 30 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 29,231 | 43 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 29,188 | 22 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 29,166 | 53 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 29,113 | 105 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 29,008 | 131 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 28,877 | 0 | 0% |