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Johnston County Schools
Johnston County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 234,263. The median household income is $83,384 and the median age is 38.1.
234,263
Population
296
People / sq mi
$83,384
Median Income
38.1
Median Age
Johnston County Schools covers 792 sq mi of land at 295.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 41.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$83,384
Median Household Income
$38,897
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$305,600
Median Home Value
$1,146
Median Rent
76.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.5%
High School+
28.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Johnston County Schools serves a community with a population of 234,263 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Johnston County Schools is $83,384, with a per capita income of $38,897. The poverty rate is 7.6%.
Johnston County Schools is 64.2% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 41.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Johnston County Schools, 90.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Johnston County Schools is $305,600, with a median rent of $1,146. The homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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Data for Johnston County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3702370).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.