2023 ACS Census Data · Population 226,623
Johnston County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 226,623. The median household income is $79,838, 23% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.2%, median home value is $267,600, and 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
226,623
2023 estimate
Rank #315 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$79,838
Household
Rank #515 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$267,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #668 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #886 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
31% above North Carolina avg·23% above national avg
Poverty Rate
27% above North Carolina avg·25% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% above North Carolina avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,673
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
25% above North Carolina avg·28% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
7% above North Carolina avg·8% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above North Carolina avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above North Carolina avg·0% below national avg
Housing Units
88,314
Households
82,293
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,576
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% above North Carolina avg·15% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above North Carolina avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.7%
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