Johnston City, IL is home to a large Vietnamese-American community. The median age of residents is 43.9, and the median household income is $37,500. While the majority of residents are US citizens, a small number were born abroad. The highest-paying industries in the area are Health Care & Social Assistance and Transportation & Warehousing.
The median property value in Johnston City, IL is $65,300, which is $0.0586 times lower than the national average. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, which is higher than the national average. Most residents commute by car, with an average commute time of 19.4 minutes. The median car ownership rate in the city is also the same as the national average, at two cars per household.
The city has a population of 63,152, as of the 2010 census. In 2019, that number is expected to rise to 66,906 as it continues to grow. The city was established on December 31, 1868. The county's population growth was spurred by the presence of hardwood and rayon manufacturing plants. The city was nicknamed "Little Chicago" during its heyday, but the Great Depression and World War II eventually slowed down the region. Additionally, the city's role as a regional rail hub diminished.
Johnston City has a large number of businesses and an economic center, including East Tennessee State University and Franklin Woods Community Hospital. There are many national chain stores as well as locally owned businesses.