Johnston County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 234,263 | — | #302 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,384 | +11.0% | #472 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,568 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $305,600 | +8.4% | #600 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,146 | -1.5% | #632 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.6% | #932 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Johnston County has a population of 234,263, making it the #302 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Johnston County is $83,384, ranking #472 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Johnston County is $305,600 (+8.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,146/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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89.6% of residents in Johnston County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Johnston County, North Carolina
Johnston County, North Carolina has a total population of 234,263, making it the 302nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Johnston County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Johnston County is $83,384, which ranks #472 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Johnston County is $305,600, 8.4% above the national median. Renters in Johnston County pay a median gross rent of $1,146 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Johnston County, 28.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.7 min.
Johnston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (16.7%).
All data for Johnston County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.