Johnstown, Colorado

Johnstown, Colorado
Home rule municipality
Town Hall
Town Hall
Motto: 
Community that Cares
Location of Johnstown in Larimer County and Weld County, Colorado.
Location of Johnstown in Larimer County and Weld County, Colorado.
Coordinates: 40°20′13″N 104°54′44″W / 40.33694°N 104.91222°W / 40.33694; -104.91222[5]
Country United States
State Colorado
Counties[1]Larimer, Weld
Platted1902
Incorporated (town)May 13, 1907[2]
Government
 • TypeHome Rule Municipality[1]
 • MayorMichael Duncan
Area
[3]
 • Total
13.84 sq mi (35.84 km2)
 • Land13.75 sq mi (35.62 km2)
 • Water0.085 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
[5]
4,852 ft (1,479 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
17,303
 • Density1,258/sq mi (485.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code[6]
80534
Area code970
FIPS code08-39855
GNIS feature ID180701[5]
WebsiteTown of Johnstown

Johnstown is a home rule municipality in Weld and Larimer counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. The population was 17,303 at the 2020 United States census.[4]

History

The Town of Johnstown began with the vision of Harvey J. Parish before its platting in 1902. When Parish realized that the Great Western Railway was building close to his homestead, he purchased land for $11/acre and platted the land that would later be known as Johnstown. The original plat of Johnstown contained no more than 10 acres. Lots were 25'x140' with 20' alleys. Johnstown's main street, now known as Parish Avenue, was originally named Greeley Avenue Public Road.[7] Incorporated in 1907, Johnstown was named for Parish's son, John. When asked what he would call his new Town, he replied, "It will be my son's town. Let's call it John's Town."[7] John Parish would later serve as Mayor from 1929 to 1934.

The Johnstown diogenite meteorite.

A meteorite fall in the adjacent former town of Elwell on the afternoon of July 6, 1924, became known as the Johnstown meteorite. It was notable with a number of large pieces of the broken-up asteroid recovered, including one of 23.5 kg (52 lb) that impacted into the Earth to a depth of 1.7 m (5.5 ft). The meteorite fell during an outdoor funeral service with more than 200 people attending who witnessed the event or heard the several stones falling.[8] The meteorite is classified as an "achondrite stony meteorite of the diogenite class in the HED group"[9] of meteorites that are believed to have hived off of the asteroid Vesta approximately one billion years ago.[9]

Geography

Johnstown is located just west of the confluence of the Big Thompson River and the Little Thompson River.[10] Greeley is about ten miles to the east-northeast and Loveland is approximately nine miles to the northwest.[11]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town in 2010 had a total area of 13.52 square miles (35.0 km2).[12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910198—
192027438.4%
1930767179.9%
194096125.3%
1950897−6.7%
19609768.8%
19701,19122.0%
19801,53528.9%
19901,5792.9%
20003,827142.4%
20109,887158.3%
202017,30375.0%
2023 (est.)19,511[13] Increase12.8%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Johnstown had a population of 17,303. The median age was 35.3 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 101.3 males age 18 and over.[14][15]

97.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 3.0% lived in rural areas.[16]

There were 6,185 households in Johnstown, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 62.4% were married-couple households, 14.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 15.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]

There were 6,434 housing units, of which 3.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.6%.[14]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[15]
Race Number Percent
White 14,070 81.3%
Black or African American 131 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 149 0.9%
Asian 279 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 0.1%
Some other race 919 5.3%
Two or more races 1,744 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 2,897 16.7%

2010 census

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 9,887 people, 3,356 households, and 2,738 families residing in the town. The population density was 731.3 inhabitants per square mile (282.4/km2). There were 3,554 housing units at an average density of 262.9 per square mile (101.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.7% White, 0.8% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, and 7.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.8% of the population.

There were 3,356 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males.[17]

Income and poverty

The median income for a household in the town was $69,919, and the median income for a family was $75,000. Males had a median income of $55,426 versus $40,536 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,324. About 5.4% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.[17]

Economy

Major industry and commercial activity

The Town of Johnstown has over 470 businesses that include small family-owned businesses, service companies, high-tech manufacturing, and distribution, as well as national headquarters. Johnstown's economy continues to expand and grow with major companies such Kroger's Fulfillment Center, Buc-ee's Travel Center, and Woods Grocer expanding into the community.[18]

Regional economic development partners include Johnstown Downtown Development Association, Upstate Colorado, Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Initiative, and Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation.[19]

Top Employers Employment
Scheel's 600
Weld County School District, RE-5J 371
Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Care 310
FedEx Ground Packaging 250
Canyon Bakehouse 250
High Country Beverage 245
Swire Coca-Cola 202

[20][18]

Education

Johnstown is served by two school districts.[21] The majority of residents fall within Weld County School District RE-5J, though the northwest section of the town falls within Thompson R2-J School District.

Johnstown

  • Letford Elementary School (closed)
  • Elwell Elementary School
  • Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Roosevelt High School (moved)
  • Riverview PK-8 School

Milliken

  • Knowledge Quest Academy
  • Milliken Middle School (moved)
  • Milliken Elementary School (Split by Pre-k To 2nd)
  • Milliken Intermediate School (3rd-5th)

Notable people

Reed Doughty (NFL player – Washington Commanders). Doughty was raised in Johnstown and played varsity football at Roosevelt High School.[22]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Active Colorado Municipalities". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2007.
  2. ^ "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. December 1, 2004. Archived from the original on August 23, 2003. Retrieved September 2, 2007.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  4. ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Johnstown town, Colorado". Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnstown, Colorado
  6. ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on November 4, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2007.
  7. ^ a b Wailes Bennett, Sandy (2010). Images of America Johnstown. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 2–8, 59. ISBN 978-0-7385-8119-4.
  8. ^ Hovey, Edmund Otis (November 30, 1925). "A New Meteoric Stone from Johnstown, Weld County, Colorado". American Museum Novitates. New York City: The American Museum of Natural History. The first piece unearthed fell in the highway about thirty feet from the doors of a little church at Elwell.
  9. ^ a b Horejsi, Martin (July 1, 2019). "The Johnstown Meteorite: Crater Symbolism?". Meteorite Times. Retrieved October 11, 2019. Johnstown is an achrondite stony meteorite of the diogenite class in the HED group. H, or howardites are a mix of diogenites and eucrites, with diogenites being the lower or deeper material in an asteroid, and eucrites being more surface originating.
  10. ^ Johnstown, CO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 2016
  11. ^ Colorado Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 12th ed. 2015, pp. 30-31 ISBN 0899332889
  12. ^ "Johnstown (Town) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  13. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  15. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  16. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  17. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  18. ^ a b "Town of Johnstown Economic Development Profile 2024" (PDF). Johnstown Colorado. January 1, 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  19. ^ "IIS Windows Server". www.johnstownco.gov. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  20. ^ "Home | Town of Johnstown". johnstown.colorado.gov. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  21. ^ "Schools | Johnstown, CO - Official Website". www.townofjohnstown.com. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  22. ^ "Reed Doughty". NFL.com. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
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