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Johnston County

North Carolina · 215,999 residents · 792.019 sq mi
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Johnston County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,806. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215,999
+77%since 2000
from 121,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+11%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K112K158K204K250K1990201020202024Johnston County
2024234K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,806
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,872 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,327
+56%since 2000
from $18,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(91,870)
Black15.6%(18,971)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(9,440)
Asian0.3%(355)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(59,334)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(136,464)
Black15.3%(33,041)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(34,400)
Asian0.8%(1,831)
Other2.9%(6,227)
Diversity Score66.7%(144,161)
Segregation Score27.6%(59,701)
Diversity Score
67
+37%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$59,733−3%
Home value$178,700−1%
Population122,278−52%
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Income$105,768+71%
Home value$461,300+156%
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JOHNSTON COUNTY VS
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Income$56,423−9%
Home value$186,000+3%
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JOHNSTON COUNTY VS
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Income$71,287+15%
Home value$246,200+37%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnston County, North Carolina?

Johnston County, North Carolina has about 215,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnston County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Johnston County, North Carolina earns about $61,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnston County, North Carolina expensive?

In Johnston County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $180,200, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Johnston County, North Carolina?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Johnston County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnston County, North Carolina?

About 12.2% of people in Johnston County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnston County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnston County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134,693 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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53 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 402.07Census Tract 410.01Census Tract 409.03Census Tract 402.09Census Tract 402.05Census Tract 402.08Census Tract 402.04Census Tract 414.02Census Tract 409.05Census Tract 411.04Census Tract 411.12Census Tract 411.07Census Tract 415.07Census Tract 404Census Tract 409.04Census Tract 402.06Census Tract 411.06Census Tract 405.01Census Tract 415.05Census Tract 403.01
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 27520ZIP 27527ZIP 27577ZIP 27576ZIP 27504ZIP 27524ZIP 27542ZIP 27569ZIP 27568ZIP 27555ZIP 27593
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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