Johnstown, Ohio facts for kids
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Johnstown, Ohio
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Community building on the public square
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Location of Johnstown in Licking County
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 Johnstown, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Johnstown, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.76 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,182 |
| • Density | 1,736.01/sq mi (670.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43031
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-39340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398307 |
| Website | http://www.johnstownohio.org/ |
Johnstown is a city located in Licking County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 5,182 people called Johnstown home. This city is famous for a very special discovery: a nearly complete mastodon skeleton was found right under the city!
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Discovering Johnstown's Past
How Johnstown Began
Johnstown started on a large piece of land, about 4,000 acres, which is like 16 square kilometers. This land was given to John Brown, a soldier from the American Revolution, by President John Adams in 1800. It was a reward for his military service.
In 1810, John Brown sold this huge property for $10,000. That was about $2.50 for each acre. Dr. Oliver Bigelow bought the land. He then planned out the village of Johnstown. Dr. Bigelow also made sure to set aside land for streets, alleys, and a town square for everyone to use.
The Mastodon Discovery
One of the most exciting events in Johnstown's history happened in 1926. A farmer named James Bailey found a nearly complete skeleton of a mastodon. Mastodons were huge, elephant-like animals that lived a long time ago. This amazing find was later sold to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Johnstown's Location and Size
Where is Johnstown?
Johnstown is located in Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.91 square miles (7.54 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 2.90 square miles (7.51 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Johnstown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 217 | — | |
| 1860 | 241 | — | |
| 1870 | 241 | 0.0% | |
| 1880 | 278 | 15.4% | |
| 1890 | 424 | 52.5% | |
| 1900 | 638 | 50.5% | |
| 1910 | 805 | 26.2% | |
| 1920 | 906 | 12.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,006 | 11.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,064 | 5.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,220 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,881 | 136.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,208 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,158 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,242 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,440 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,632 | 34.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,182 | 11.9% | |
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Population Overview
In 2020, the population of Johnstown was 5,182 people. The city has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 1830, only 217 people lived there.
More recently, in 2022, there were about 5,278 people living in Johnstown. Most residents, about 97.1%, identified as White. A small percentage of the population belonged to other racial groups. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Johnstown
The average age of people in Johnstown in 2022 was about 35.6 years old.
- About 26.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.5% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.5%), and 47.5% were male.
Learning in Johnstown
Local Schools
The Johnstown-Monroe Local School District manages several schools in the area. These include:
- Johnstown-Monroe Elementary School
- Johnstown Intermediate School
- Johnstown-Monroe Middle School
- Johnstown-Monroe High School
The Public Library
Johnstown also has a public library called the Mary E Babcock Library. It is part of the larger Licking County Library System. The library is a great place for students and families to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
Famous People from Johnstown
Johnstown has been home to some notable individuals:
- John Ashbrook was a newspaper publisher and a politician.
- William A. Ashbrook was also a businessman, newspaper publisher, and politician.
