Johnston, Iowa

Johnston, Iowa
Johnston welcome sign
Johnston welcome sign
Motto: 
Thrive. Every Day.
Location of Johnston, Iowa
Location of Johnston, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°41′28″N 93°43′25″W / 41.69111°N 93.72361°W / 41.69111; -93.72361
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyPolk
IncorporatedSeptember 18, 1969
Government
 • TypeMayor-council government
 • MayorPaula Dierenfeld
Area
 • Total
20.88 sq mi (54.07 km2)
 • Land19.39 sq mi (50.23 km2)
 • Water1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2)
Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
24,064
 • Rank24th in Iowa
 • Density1,240.92/sq mi (479.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50131
Area code515
FIPS code19-39765
GNIS feature ID2395474[2]
Websitewww.cityofjohnston.com

Johnston is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 24,064 in the 2020 census, a large increase from the 8,649 population in 2000.[3] It is part of the Des MoinesWest Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Johnston is the location of the headquarters of Pioneer Hi-Bred Seeds, Iowa Public Television, and The Gardeners of America/Men's Garden Clubs of America. Also located here are the Camp Dodge Military Reservation as well as the Paul J. and Ida Trier House, a private residence designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Des Moines Weather Forecast Office of the National Weather Service.[4]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnston, Iowa
  3. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "NWS Forecast Office Des Moines, IA". National Weather Service. Retrieved June 1, 2016.