Johnston County's estimated 2026 population is 264,666 with a growth rate of 2.89% 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 55.98% 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 (66.64%)
Black or African American (16.6%)
Other race (8.04%)
Two or more races (7.17%)
Asian (0.79%)
Native American (0.71%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
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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