JOHNSTON

Johnston is a growing suburb on the far north side of Des Moines.

Welcome to Johnston

Johnston is a growing suburb on the far north side of Des Moines. Merle Hay Road and NW 86th Street are the main corridors into Johnston. Johnston offers residential neighborhoods ranging from the mid $200,000s thru luxury and offers many newer construction neighborhoods. There is one high school serving the Johnston School District.
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Overview for JOHNSTON, IA

23,418 people live in JOHNSTON, where the median age is 37.7 and the average individual income is $52,002. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,418

Total Population

37.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$52,002

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for JOHNSTON, IA

JOHNSTON has 9,256 households, with an average household size of 2.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in JOHNSTON do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,418 people call JOHNSTON home. The population density is 1,207.61 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,418

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.7

Median Age

49.19 / 50.81%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
9,256

Total Households

2.5

Average Household Size

$52,002

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in JOHNSTON, IA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby JOHNSTON. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Lawson Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Beaver Creek Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 7th
5/5
Johnston Senior High School
PUBLIC
10th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5

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