Johnstown, PA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cambria County ยท Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Johnstown based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Johnstown
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 62Income: 23Home Value: 4Safety: 100Education: 15Median Age: 76Climate: 50Cost of Living: 32

Quick Stats

Population

18,245

2023 ACS

Median Income

$34,784

2023

Median Home Value

$42,100

2023

Median Rent

$616

2023

Median Age

45.4

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

64.6

100 = national avg

Johnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 18,245 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Johnstown is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Johnstown is $34,784, and the median home value is $42,100. The cost of living index is 64.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $616 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 45.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

18,245

Male

9,010

49.4%

Female

9,235

50.6%

Median Age

45.4

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

10.8%

High School or Higher

44.7%

Foreign Born

1.4%

Veterans

9.2%

Married

28.4%

Avg Household Size

2.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.450

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

71.5%

Foreign Born

1.4%

White
71.5%
Black
15.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.4%
Two or More
10.9%
Other
1.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%

1,007 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
255 (25.3%)
Puerto Rican
629 (62.5%)
Cuban
35 (3.5%)
Dominican
35 (3.5%)
Other Hispanic
54 (5.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Filipino
11 (16.7%)
Vietnamese
48 (72.7%)
Korean
6 (9.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
74 (98.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

17,365

English Only

96.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

460 speakers

Limited English

1.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
460 (2.6%)
Other Indo-European
67 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
48 (0.3%)
Slavic Languages
31 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
20 (0.1%)
German
20 (0.1%)
Other Asian
15 (0.1%)
Tagalog
11 (0.1%)
Korean
6 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.7%

Limited English Proficiency

1.3%

Spanish
41.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
26.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
29.0% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,675

9.2% of population

Disability Rate

24.9%

417 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$29,517

Unemployment Rate

13.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
14.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
29.7%
Vietnam
27.2%
Korea
6.4%
World War II
1.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.2%
35-54
28.7%
55-64
22.1%
65-74
19.6%
75+
22.4%

Male Veterans

1,596

95.3%

Female Veterans

79

4.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$29,517

Non-Veteran Income

$24,277

Difference

$5,240

21.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

417

Without Disability

1,258

Disability Rate

24.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

15,160

#1 Ancestry

German

22.7% (4,137)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

14.1% (2,565)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

8.6% (1,575)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
22.7%
Irish
14.1%
Italian
8.6%
Polish
8.0%
Slovak
7.2%
English
5.7%
American
4.8%
Scottish
1.6%
French
1.5%
Hungarian
1.4%
Scotch-Irish
1.2%
Dutch
1.0%
European
0.9%
Welsh
0.8%
Arab
0.6%
West Indian
0.5%
Ukrainian
0.5%
Swedish
0.4%
Austrian
0.3%
Brazilian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

9,205

Family Households

4,049

44.0%

Married Couples

2,096

22.8%

Non-Family Households

5,156

56.0%

Single Mother Households

1,442

15.7%

Single Father Households

511

5.6%

Living Alone

4,550

49.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,299

In Married Couple

1,000

30.3%

With Single Mother

1,950

59.1%

With Single Father

349

10.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$43,524

Married Couple Income

$60,556

Single Mother Income

$26,923

Single Father Income

$32,820

Avg Family Size

2.0

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

212

Grandparents Responsible

103

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$34,784

-52% vs national

Per Capita Income

$23,501

-37% vs national

Poverty Rate

31.2%

+130% vs national

Gini Index

0.4526

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+26% vs national

SNAP Recipients

41.8%

of households

How Johnstown Compares

Johnstown vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Johnstown is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

๐Ÿ“Š

Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Johnstown. The median household income here is $34,784.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
36.2%
$25-50K
32.8%
$50-75K
14.1%
$75-100K
7.4%
$100-150K
6.2%
$150-200K
2.7%
$200K+
0.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

+28% vs PA avg

Labor Force

7,793

Employed

7,244

Mean Commute

20 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

10.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

45.4

Work from Home

9.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

64.6

100 = national avg

-35.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$28,428

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$67,192

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
52.0
Food
76.6
Transportation
74.5
Healthcare
81.3
Utilities
76.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$846

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,035

per month

The median household income in Johnstown, PA is $34,784, which is 52.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,501. The poverty rate of 31.2% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4526, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 7,793. 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 9.2% working from home. About 68.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 64.6, which is 35.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 52.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $28,428 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$41,000

Median List Price

$47,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$31

Days on Market

68

Active Inventory

39

Months of Supply

4.9

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$101,635

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$802

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

90.8%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.6%
Listings with Price Drops
25.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 19.6%List Price โ†“ 4.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

8

New Listings

6

Pending Sales

14

Homes Sold โ†“ 38.5%New Listings โ†“ 68.4%Pending โ†“ 17.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$31

Median List $/SF

$44

Sale $/SF โ†“ 3.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 37.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Johnstown, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Johnstown, PA metro area, home prices have risen 81.1% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 66.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 44.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 14.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Johnstown, PA housing market rather than Johnstown alone.

20yr โ†‘ 81.1%10yr โ†‘ 66.3%5yr โ†‘ 44.9%2yr โ†‘ 14.1%Q4 1994 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Johnstown, PA

Johnstown vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Johnstown is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$42,100

Median Rent

$616

Total Housing Units

11,800

Vacancy Rate

22.0%

Owner Occupied

54.6%

Renter Occupied

45.4%

Median Property Tax

$1,181

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$545

Housing Types

Single Family
70.2%
Multi-Family
29.9%
Mobile Home
0.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,181

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.81%

of home value

Median Home Value

$42,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,307

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,181) by the median home value ($42,100). In Johnstown, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 2.81%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Johnstown, PA is $41,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 68 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $31. Zillow's observed rent index is $802/month. About 54.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1943. There are 11,800 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,181. The effective tax rate is 2.81%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.86

per 1,000 residents

+126% vs national

Property Crime Rate

26.34

per 1,000 residents

+53% vs national

Total Crimes

648

2024

Violent Clearance

47%

cases solved

Property Clearance

22%

cases solved

YoY Change

+19.0%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Johnstown Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Johnstown vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Johnstown is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 19.9%Property โ†“ 18.2%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Johnstown police solve 83% of murder cases but only 10% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.3083.3%
RapeViolent100.5010.0%
RobberyViolent271.3433.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent753.7354.7%
BurglaryProperty924.5720.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty40720.2320.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty311.5435.5%

Johnstown, PA reported 118 violent crimes and 530 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 residents is 125.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 47% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 407 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 8.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241185305.8626.34
20231005164.9325.43
20201653928.0919.23
20191864599.0022.21
201824062011.5029.70
20171576347.5030.27
20161016334.7629.82
20151056914.8932.19

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

76.4

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

73.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

60.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

96.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

18

Public Assistance

$2.4M

Individual Assistance

$2.3M

Most Common Type

Flood

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $18.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024$1.3Mโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$420K$2.2M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormApr 2010$476Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Tropical Depression Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004โ€”$3K
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003$210Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’FloodJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe StormMar 1994โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1977โ€”โ€”
Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1977โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJun 1972โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

798

Total Claims Paid

$3,207,370

Avg Claim Payout

$4,019

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

1

Federal Funding

$35,116

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$35,116

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Johnstown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, hurricane. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 798 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,410,240 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,250,132 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

โ€”

Depression Rate

โ€”

Diabetes Rate

โ€”

Uninsured Rate

โ€”

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Johnstown has an obesity rate of โ€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.6 mi

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Cen...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber10.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Upmc Somerset22.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Indiana Regional Medical Center24.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital25.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

81,025

Violations (5yr)

50

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
GREATER JOHNSTOWN WA RIVERSIDE49,5000
HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAM22,6177
SOUTHWESTERN CAMBRIA CNTY AUTH4,4000
EAST TAYLOR MUNI AUTH3,15243
HIGHLAND S & W AUTH LLOYDELL7230
HIGHLAND S&W AUTH NORTHERN END4630
GREATER JOHNSTOWN WA SALTLICK1700

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

2.5M MT

Top Emitter

CPV Fairview LLC

2.5M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
CPV Fairview LLC
Osaka Gas Usa Corp
Power Plants2,468,430
LAUREL HIGHLANDS LANDFILL
Waste Management Inc
Waste12,580

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 7 water systems serving the area. 50 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.5M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

20 min

-16% vs national

Drive Alone

68.5%

-13% vs national

Public Transit

4.9%

+446% vs national

Work From Home

9.2%

-1% vs national

Carpool

7.4%

Walk / Bike

7.7%

combined

How Johnstown's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

4-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311010
202222000
202111000
201911000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Johnstown, PA is 20 minutes, which is 15.8% below the national average of 23 minutes. 68.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.2% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 4.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.4% of workers carpool. 7.2% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.8%

of households

No Internet

16.8%

of households

Total Households

9,205

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.8%
Cellular Data Plan
68.2%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.6%
No Internet Access
16.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.4%

of households

Smartphone

74.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.3%

of households

Tablet

46.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.4%
Smartphone
74.0%
Desktop / Laptop
61.3%
Tablet
46.8%
Smartphone Only
14.1%
No Computer
14.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8ยข

per kWh

-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Johnstown vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Population Served

81,025

Violations (5yr)

50

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GREATER JOHNSTOWN WA RIVERSIDECommunitySurface water49,5000
HIGHLAND S & W AUTH BEAVERDAMCommunitySurface water22,6177
SOUTHWESTERN CAMBRIA CNTY AUTHCommunityPurchased surface water4,4000
EAST TAYLOR MUNI AUTHCommunityPurchased surface water3,15243
HIGHLAND S & W AUTH LLOYDELLCommunityGround water7230
HIGHLAND S&W AUTH NORTHERN ENDCommunityGround water4630
GREATER JOHNSTOWN WA SALTLICKCommunitySurface water1700

80.8% of households in Johnstown have broadband internet access. 62.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.8% of households have no internet access. 14.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 81,025 people. A total of 50 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Johnstown is located in Cambria County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Johnstown.

Election Overview

Source: Cambria County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

21,177

29.8%

GOP Votes

49,408

69.5%

Total Votes

71,136

Margin

R+39.7%

Shift from 2020

R+2.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+39.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202421,17749,40871,13629.8%69.5%R+39.7
202021,73048,08570,57430.8%68.1%R+37.3
201617,79840,51060,16729.6%67.3%R+37.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Cambria County recorded 71,136 total votes. Republicans won the county with 69.5% of the vote compared to 29.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+39.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cambria County has shifted 1.9 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

312

Total Assets

$926.6M

Total Income

$612.0M

Per 10K Residents

171.0

nonprofits

+127.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

56

Median Assets

$495K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
31
Education
29
Recreation & Sports
28
Religion
20
Arts & Culture
19
Philanthropy
17
Public Safety
15
Community Improvement
13
Health Care
12
Environment
8
Animal-Related
7
Housing & Shelter
6
Voluntary Health
5
Mental Health
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Youth Development
4
Science & Tech
3
Public Benefit
3
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
Unknown
2
76.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $710.7M of $926.6M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Johnstown

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CAMBRIA COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & HANDICAPPED INCEmployment$204.5M$94.0M1951
1889-CHS FOUNDATION INCReligion$165.5M$6.0M1997
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWNPhilanthropy$138.5M$30.5M1991
CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONScience & Tech$83.6M$104.4M1989
NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEFENSE MANUFACTURING AND MACHININGScience & Tech$29.2M$112.2M2004
LEE HEALTH SERVICESโ€”$24.5M$13.0M1981
ALLEGHENIES UNLIMITED CARE PROVIDERSVoluntary Health$17.5M$9.0M1957
ARBUTUS PARK MANORHuman Services$16.0M$15.8M1970
PITCAIRN-CRABBE FOUNDATION-5862Religion$15.8M$1.2M1943
1889 FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$15.5M$3.1M2016
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF CAMBRIA COUNTYHealth Care$13.1M$50.2M2008
ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROGRAM INCHuman Services$12.0M$11.1M1990
NONPROFIT PARTNERS INCPhilanthropy$10.8M$20.2M2024
CAMBRIA RESIDENTIAL SERVICESHuman Services$10.3M$8.5M1983
LEARNING LAMP INCEducation$9.3M$16.0M2003
JOHNSTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONโ€”$8.1M$496K1986
CONNEXUS HUMAN SERVICE NETWORKHuman Services$8.1M$6.0M2021
BISHOP MCCORT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INCEducation$6.2M$5.0M2009
JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$6.1M$1.2M1972
COMMUNTIY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF CAMBRIA COUNTY INCHuman Services$5.8M$11.1M1966
ALLEGHENIES UNITED CEREBRAL PALSYHuman Services$5.5M$8.1M2006
JOHNSTOWN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$5.4M$312K1998
WELLINGTON FUNDPhilanthropy$5.4M$1.6M2021
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER OF CAMBRIA COUNTYArts & Culture$4.9M$2.2M1971
JARI GROWTH FUND INCCommunity Improvement$4.5M$865K2016
CAMBRIA LIBRARY ASSNโ€”$4.4M$2.7M1945
PROFESSIONAL FAMILY CARE SERVICES INCHuman Services$3.7M$4.2M1985
THE GREATER JOHNSTOWN COMMUNITY Y M C Aโ€”$3.6M$1.2M1942
UNITED WAY OF THE SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIESโ€”$3.6M$4.1M1972
DISTINCTIVE HUMAN SERVICES INCHuman Services$3.6M$1.3M2004
COMMUNITY CHOICES PROPERTIESVoluntary Health$3.5M$91K2002
PENNSYLVANIA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.1M$1.3M1996
JOHNSTOWN AREA REGIONAL INDUSTRIES INCCommunity Improvement$3.0M$2.0M2011
BOTTLE WORKS-ETHNIC ARTS CENTERArts & Culture$3.0M$576K1994
VICTIM SERVICES INCHuman Services$2.9M$2.7M1986
WEST HILLS REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCPublic Safety$2.9M$935K1995
CONEMAUGH VALLEY CONSERVANCY INCEnvironment$2.6M$364K1995
PENIEL MINISTRIESReligion$2.5M$857K1997
COVER HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANYPublic Safety$2.4M$225K2016
FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIAWATERSHEDSEnvironment$2.4M$2.7M2007
VALLEY PIKE MANOR INCUnknown$2.2M$996K1980
UPPER YODER FIRE RESCUEPublic Safety$2.1M$1.4M2014
NEW DAY INCORPORATEDHuman Services$1.8M$437K1979
WOMENS HELP CENTER INCโ€”$1.8M$1.6M1985
EAST HILLS AMBULANCE ASSOCIATIONPublic Safety$1.8M$2.0M2000
JOHNSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAArts & Culture$1.5M$2.0M1962
CHALLENGE PROGRAM INCYouth Development$1.5M$2.0M2004
WEST END AMBULANCE SERVICE INCHealth Care$1.5M$1.2M1981
LUX LUCIS FOUNDATION INCEducation$1.5M$215K2008
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTHERNALLEGHENIES REGION FOUNDATIONHuman Services$1.5M$1112006

Johnstown, PA has 312 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $926.6M. The most common category is Human Services, with 31 organizations. 56 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 171.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

232

Total Approved

$49.3M

Jobs Supported

1,819

Per 10K Residents

127.2

SBA loans

+3.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

30

Top Lender

First Commonwealth Bank

61 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

219

Total Amount

$39.5M

Avg Loan

$180,301

Median Loan

$72,000

SBA Guaranteed

$28.3M(72%)

Jobs Supported

1,329

5046% of all loans

Loans

13

Total Amount

$9.9M

Avg Loan

$758,077

Median Loan

$750,000

7(a) โ€” 94%504 โ€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

8

3% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$3.2M

7% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$404,138

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services34 loans
NAICS 72
$7.1M
Retail Trade24 loans
NAICS 44
$7.7M
Professional & Technical Services21 loans
NAICS 54
$5.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance17 loans
NAICS 62
$2.5M
Wholesale Trade15 loans
NAICS 42
$3.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Hogue Enterprises Llc2$3.6M
United Metal Fabricators Inc5$3.4M
Sna Hospitality Llc1$1.7M
Amarc Inc.2$1.6M
Bantly Hardware Group Inc1$1.5M
Pitt Bull Secure Technologies Inc.4$1.5M
Team Chevrolet Inc1$1.3M
Snb Hospitality Llc1$1.2M
Econo Lodge Motel1$1.1M
Rp Supply1$1.1M

Johnstown, PA has received 232 SBA loans totaling $49.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 219 loans (94% of the total), supporting 1,329 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 13 loans totaling $9.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Johnstown is First Commonwealth Bank with 61 loans. That works out to 127.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

19

Total Population

83,782

Avg Median Income

-$70,125,065

Avg Home Value

-$105,173,110

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
159013,466$27,946$19,200$4761.5
1590211,593$42,163$58,400$6849.4
1590416,283$65,122$172,200$85628.9
1590519,722$70,620$118,600$89341.5
159069,654$39,713$53,000$56727.3
159094,850$59,226$105,200$78017.8
159282,241$90,156$199,400$1,3386.3
159340N/AN/AN/A0.1
159352,567$65,481$95,800$91322.8
15937601$58,767N/AN/A2.4
159422,134$86,528$185,800$96217.4
159443,198$70,086$160,200$67165.1
15945162N/A$55,600N/A0.1
15951550$38,821N/A$1,0001.5
159521,157$55,859$147,300N/A3.3
15953131$37,277$94,500N/A1.1
159542,186$43,190$79,000$59520.3
159562,464$52,679$75,400$6968.1
15961823$53,472$91,300$90016.9

Johnstown, PA has 19 ZIP codes with a combined population of 83,782. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$70,125,065. The average median home value is -$105,173,110. The average median monthly rent is -$175,438,000.

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