Johnstown: Economy & Jobs
Households in Johnstown earn a median $128,995 (1.3× higher than Weld County median $97,097; 1.4× higher than Colorado median $95,470), with homes at a median value of $540,300. The surrounding county supports 175,265 jobs (avg $69,912).
- $94,423 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (at Colorado median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $128,995 — above the Colorado median ($90,671). Poverty rate 3.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 24% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 16.4% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 24.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $187,340 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $17,689,212 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $94,423 (at Colorado median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $149,107 |
| Median Household Income | $128,995 (vs Colorado $90,671) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $128,995 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 17% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 30.50 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 17.4% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 175,265 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $12,253,055,642 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $69,912 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,832,010 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% (vs Colorado 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 343 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 467,157 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,362.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Cattle, Milk |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 11,742 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 135,516 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 8,159,147 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 34 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 17 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 68 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 75 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 25 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 303 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 309 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 60 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 132 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Woods Supermarket 9800 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 7 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER CANON CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,606,428,520 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,258.91 (vs Colorado $9,325) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 359,066 people (vs Colorado 108,201) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 73.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Pct Walked | 17.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.9 years (vs Colorado 35.7y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 14.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 5 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12