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Johnston

South Carolina · 2,362 residents · 2.621 sq mi
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Johnston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,100. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,362
+1%since 2000
from 2,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Johnston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,474
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,570 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,874
+25%since 2000
from $12,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+25%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(834)
Black62.1%(1,450)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(31)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(1,399)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(815)
Black62.7%(1,481)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(43)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(1,415)
Diversity Score
60
Unchangedsince 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnston, South Carolina?

Johnston, South Carolina has about 2,362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnston, South Carolina?

The typical household in Johnston, South Carolina earns about $32,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnston, South Carolina expensive?

In Johnston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Johnston, South Carolina?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Johnston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnston, South Carolina?

About 23.2% of people in Johnston, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnston, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnston, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 326 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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