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Population Review

Johnston County, NC — Population & Demographics

Johnston County, NC has a population of 226,623. The median household income is $79,838 and the median age is 38.3.

226,623

Population

$79,838

Median Income

$267,600

Median Home Value

38.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White66.6%
Black or African American16.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$79,838

Median Household Income

$36,673

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$267,600

Median Home Value

$1,007

Median Rent

77.1%

Homeownership

Education

89.5%

High School+

27.6%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Johnston County, NC has a population of 226,623 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Johnston County, NC is $79,838.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.