Johnston County, NC

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    2024 Population
    234,263
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.1
    0.522% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.6%
    4.96% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $83,384
    4.44% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $305,600
    14.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    116,197
    4.37% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Johnston County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.9% of the residents in Johnston County, NC are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Johnston County, NC are Johnston Community College (1,376 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Johnston County, NC was $305,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

    Most people in Johnston County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnston County, NC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Johnston County, NC is home to a population of 234k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.29% of Johnston County, NC residents were born outside of the country (19.4k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (144k people) in Johnston County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.9% of Johnston County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Johnston County, NC was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnston County, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      144k ± 995
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      39.2k ± 805
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      19k ± 1.8k
    16.8%
    Hispanic Population
    39.3k people

    In 2024, there were 3.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (144k people) in Johnston County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.8% of the people in Johnston County, NC are hispanic (39.3k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Johnston County, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.29%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    19.4k people
    8.45%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    19.1k people

    As of 2024, 8.29% of Johnston County, NC residents (19.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnston County, NC was 8.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      4,276 ± 760
    2. Vietnam
      3,159 ± 369
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,584 ± 415

    Johnston County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.6% of the population of Johnston County, NC has health coverage, with 49.6% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Johnston County, NC see 3,713 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,713 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3849 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 880 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,713 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnston County, NC

    Primary care physicians in Johnston County, NC see an average of 3,713 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,713 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Johnston County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.4%
    Uninsured
    49.6%
    Employer Coverage
    15.4%
    Medicaid
    10%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    1.34%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnston County, NC declined by 6.29% from 11.1% to 10.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Johnston County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.96 in Johnston County, NC.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.2% in Johnston County, NC.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.7% in Johnston County, NC.

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    Economy

    The economy of Johnston County, NC employs 116k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Johnston County, NC were Construction (14,356 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,379 people), and Retail Trade (12,799 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($87,404), Utilities ($82,049), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,143).

    Employment

    Occupations

    116k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,218
    4.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.88%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Johnston County, NC grew at a rate of 4.37%, from 111k employees to 116k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnston County, NC, are Management Occupations (14,569 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,142 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10,812 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnston County, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    116k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,218
    4.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.88%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Johnston County, NC grew at a rate of 4.37%, from 111k employees to 116k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnston County, NC, are Construction (14,356 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,379 people), and Retail Trade (12,799 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnston County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Johnston County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,305
    Median earning men ± $1,899
    $45,074
    Median earning women ± $1,278

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,518), Public Administration ($73,006), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,969).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,670), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,453), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,748).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 551
      Construction
    2. 259
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 251
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $534k
      Manufacturing
    2. $398k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $281k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Johnston County, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Johnston County, NC awarded 1,376 degrees. The student population of Johnston County, NC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,954 male students and 3,417 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Johnston County, NC are White (838 and 61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (314 and 22.9%), Black or African American (159 and 11.6%), and Two or More Races (22 and 1.6%).

    The largest universities in Johnston County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Johnston Community College (1,376 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Johnston County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 and 22.8%), Information Technology (163 and 11.8%), and HVAC Maintenance (88 and 6.4%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 5,371 students enrolled in Johnston County, NC, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,921 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      314 degrees awarded
    2. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      51 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Johnston County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 314 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Johnston County, NC according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Johnston Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,376 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnston Community College with 1,376 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 658 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnston County, NC, which is 0.916 times less than the 718 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 838 degrees mean that there were 2.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 314 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($324) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,537) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Johnston County, NC was $305,600 in 2024, which is 0.919 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $267,600 to $305,600, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnston County, NC is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Johnston County, NC have an average commute time of 32.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnston County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnston County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.11%.

    Housing

    Property

    $305,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,039
    $65,092
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,249

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Johnston County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Johnston County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.1% of the housing units in Johnston County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $83,384
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,239
    85.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,716

    In 2024, the median household income of the 85.6k households in Johnston County, NC grew to $83,384 from the previous year's value of $79,838.

    The following chart displays the households in Johnston County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnston County, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.7%)
    3. Carpooled (7.94%)

    In 2024, 75.8% of workers in Johnston County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.94%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    32.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Johnston County, NC have a longer commute time (32.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Johnston County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Johnston County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Johnston County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Johnston County, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnston County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.11%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnston County, NC (24.6k out of 232k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Johnston County, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 14.1% of the children was living in poverty in Johnston County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 10.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 185 in Johnston County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 28.7% per 100,000 population.

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