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About Johnston

Johnston City Banner Located just north of Des Moines, suburban Johnston offers a wealth of recreational facilities, numerous parks and trails, an excellent educational system, responsive government, new business development and an excellent quality of life that is unsurpassed anywhere in the United States. Come explore our wonderful city and discover what Johnston can offer you.

Character Counts award

Johnston Named Community of Character

See video of Johnston's Community of Character Award presented by Iowa Character Counts!

 

Population

The City of Johnston has experienced substantial growth in the past decade, in both residential and commercial areas. In 2005, the City conducted a special census which indicated a 57% percent population increase from 2000, increasing from 8,649 in 2000 to 13,596 in 2005. 

Census Information (files in pdf icon format)

2010 Census Information

Enter "Iowa" and "Polk" and "Johnston city"

 

Last updated January 5, 2011