Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC

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2024 Population
177,152
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
37.9
0.263% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
10.5%
3.96% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$86,779
4.66% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$321,400
12.7% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
80,620
4.97% 1-year growth

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14.8% of the households in Johnston County (West) PUMA, 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.

95.3% of the residents in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC are Johnston Community College (1,225 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC was $321,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 177k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.24% of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (14.6k people).

In 2024, there were 3.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC are Spanish (21,409 households), Arabic (862 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (303 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
86,732
Women
50.5%
85,025
Men
49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 171,757 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

95.3%
2024 Citizenship
94.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.3% of Johnston County (West) PUMA, 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 (West) PUMA, NC was 94.8%, 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 (West) PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    110k ± 2.18k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    29.8k ± 987
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    14.2k ± 1.8k
15.9%
Hispanic Population
28.2k people

In 2024, there were 3.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

15.9% of the people in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC are hispanic (28.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    6,032 ± 1,873 people
  2. Honduras
    896 ± 733 people
  3. Cuba
    709 ± 652 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 6,032 Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 896 and Cuba with 709.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.24%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
14.6k people
8.38%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
14.4k people

As of 2024, 8.24% of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC residents (14.6k 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 (West) PUMA, NC was 8.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    21,409 households (12.9%)
  2. Arabic
    862 households (0.518%)
  3. Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
    303 households (0.182%)

14.8% of the households in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 12.9% of the households in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,299 ± 641
  2. Vietnam
    2,446 ± 321
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,163 ± 391

Johnston County (West) PUMA, 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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Economy

The economy of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC employs 80.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC were Construction (9,423 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,242 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,317 people), and the highest paying industries were Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories ($211,331), Offices of other health practitioners ($153,593), and Air transportation ($122,460).

Males in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,022. The income inequality in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
37,755
Women
46.8%
42,865
Men
53.2%

The workforce of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC in 2023 was 80,620 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

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Occupations

80.6k
2023 Value
4.97%
1 Year growth
± 4.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 4.97%, from 76.8k employees to 80.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (2,204 people), Other managers (1,997 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,964 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

80.6k
2023 Value
4.97%
1 Year growth
± 4.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 4.97%, from 76.8k employees to 80.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC, are Construction (9,423 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,242 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,317 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Johnston County (West) PUMA, 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

$58,030
Median earning men ± $2,548
$45,740
Median earning women ± $1,318

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,358), Information ($74,139), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,223).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,893), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,199), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,236).

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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%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC awarded 1,225 degrees. The student population of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,712 male students and 2,968 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC are White (737 and 60.6%), Hispanic or Latino (282 and 23.2%), Black or African American (146 and 12%), and Two or More Races (18 and 1.48%).

The largest universities in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Johnston Community College (1,225 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (230 and 18.8%), Information Technology (143 and 11.7%), and Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (91 and 7.43%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 4,680 students enrolled in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,803 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    230 degrees awarded
  2. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    61 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 230 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Johnston Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,225 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnston Community College with 1,225 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 594 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC, which is 0.941 times less than the 631 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 737 degrees mean that there were 2.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 282 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 2023.

Public, 2-year ($225) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.14% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.948% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (36.7k), Some college (30k), and Bachelors Degree (23k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC was $321,400 in 2024, which is 0.966 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $285,200 to $321,400, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 31.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$321,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,210
$49,632
Median Property Taxes
±$1,975

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Rent vs Own

76.7%
Homeownership
2024
68.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 76.7% of the housing units in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.6%.

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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.
$86,779
Median Household Income
± $3,642
64.7k
Number of Households
± 2,405

In 2024, the median household income of the 64.7k households in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC grew to $86,779 from the previous year's value of $82,916.

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Wage Distribution

0.422
2023 Wage GINI in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC
0.42
2022 Wage GINI in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.345% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (75.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.2%)
  3. Carpooled (7.22%)

In 2024, 75.2% of workers in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.22%).

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Commute Time

31.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (31.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC (18.4k out of 175k 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 Males 6 - 11.

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

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Health

89.5% of the population of Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 9.95% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,413 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

10.5%
Uninsured
50.6%
Employer Coverage
14%
Medicaid
9.95%
Medicare
13.5%
Non-Group
1.45%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnston County (West) PUMA, NC declined by 4.47% from 11% to 10.5%.

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