Johnston County, North Carolina
Total Population: 226,623
County Seat: Smithfield
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
27.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.