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Johnston School District
Johnston School District is a unified school district in Rhode Island with a community population of 29,835. The median household income is $91,866 and the median age is 44.5.
29,835
Population
1271
People / sq mi
$91,866
Median Income
44.5
Median Age
Johnston School District covers 23 sq mi of land at 1270.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 47.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$91,866
Median Household Income
$47,376
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$355,500
Median Home Value
$1,275
Median Rent
75.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.7%
High School+
28.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Johnston School District serves a community with a population of 29,835 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Rhode Island.
The median household income in Johnston School District is $91,866, with a per capita income of $47,376. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
Johnston School District is 76.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 47.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Johnston School District, 90.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Johnston School District is $355,500, with a median rent of $1,275. The homeownership rate is 75.9%.
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Data for Johnston School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4400540).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.