Johnston County's estimated 2025 population is 256,061 with a growth rate of 2.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Johnston County is the 9th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 169,676 and has seen a growth of 50.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Johnston County includes 66.64% White, 16.6% Black or African American, 8.04% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151,028 | 66.64% |
| Black or African American | 37,620 | 16.6% |
| Other race | 18,230 | 8.04% |
| Two or more races | 16,240 | 7.17% |
| Asian | 1,785 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 1,604 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Johnston County's average per capita income is $50,966. Household income levels show a median of $79,838. The poverty rate stands at 11.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,652 | $124,461 |
| Families | $98,993 | $113,053 |
| Households | $79,838 | $98,557 |
| Non Families | $41,282 | $53,872 |
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