Johnston County, North Carolina

Total Population: 226,623

County Seat: Smithfield

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Median Home Value

$267,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$79,838

Across all households

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)62.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)16.5%
Hispanic or Latino16.2%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.1%

65 Years and Over

13.5%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.1%

No Health Insurance

11.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$79,838

Mean Household Income

$98,557

Per Capita Income

$36,673

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$267,600

Median Rent

$1,007/mo

Total Housing Units

88,314

Owner-Occupied

77.1%

Renter-Occupied

22.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Married Couple Households

57.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.8%

Average Household Size

2.73

Broadband Internet Access

86.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37101.