Johnston, Iowa
Johnston: City in Iowa, United States
About
Johnston is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,278 and a population density of 364 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,092 inhabitants.
The city was created 55 years ago in 1968.
Quick Facts about Johnston
| Population : | 23,092 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 50131 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 47.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 830 feet / 253 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1969 (55 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:54:12 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 486 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 25.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Johnston is located at 41°40'23"N 93°41'52"W (41.6730400, -93.6977200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Johnston
Demographics
The population of Johnston increased by 25.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,278 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,774 | 2.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,217 | 2.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,057 | 4.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,496 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,702 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,100 | 6.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,547 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,041 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,582 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,092 | 2.21% | estimation process |
Other Places in Johnston
1 Crown Point Community Center
6300 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131 ➦ Show Map
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2 Johnston City Water & Sewer
6221 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 ➦ Show Map
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3 Johnston Public Works Department
6400 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131 ➦ Show Map
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4 Johnston City Hall
6221 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Johnston (3)
People born in Johnston, including DJ Steve James, ice hockey player Chad Costello, Miss Iowa 2011 Jessica Pray, .
List
Schools in Johnston
College & universities near Johnston, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153764 | La James International College-Johnston | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Johnston, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Johnston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston Post Office | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | A city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Johnston distances to largest Iowa cities
