Johnston County, NC

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2021 Population

211,320

3.94% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.26% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.5%

2.63% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,026

6.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$202,600

12.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

102,162

4.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Johnston County, NC had a population of 211k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $66,026. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Johnston County, NC grew from 203,308 to 211,320, a 3.94% increase and its median household income grew from $61,806 to $66,026, a 6.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnston County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16%), White (Hispanic) (6.67%), Other (Hispanic) (4.68%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%).

None of the households in Johnston County, 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.

94.6% of the residents in Johnston County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnston County, NC are Johnston Community College (1,382 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Johnston County, NC was $202,600, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Johnston County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnston County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Johnston County, NC borders Franklin County, NC, Harnett County, NC, Nash County, NC, Sampson County, NC, Wake County, NC, Wayne County, NC, and Wilson County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Johnston County, NC is home to a population of 211k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.45% of Johnston County, NC residents were born outside of the country (15.8k people).

In 2021, there were 4.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Johnston County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.6%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.6% of Johnston County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Johnston County, NC was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Johnston County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnston County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 834
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.7k ± 731
White (Hispanic)
14.1k ± 1.39k

14.1%

Hispanic Population

29.9k people

14.1% of the people in Johnston County, NC are hispanic (29.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Johnston County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

7.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

7.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15k people

As of 2021, 7.45% of Johnston County, NC residents (15.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Johnston County, NC was 7.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Johnston County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,953 ± 720
Vietnam
3,765 ± 450
Gulf War (1990s)
3,112 ± 642

Johnston County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Johnston County, NC employs 102k people. The largest industries in Johnston County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,786 people), Manufacturing (11,760 people), and Construction (11,739 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,189), Utilities ($72,156), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,730).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

102k

2021 Value

± 3,252

4.42%

1 Year growth

± 4.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Johnston County, NC grew at a rate of 4.42%, from 97.8k employees to 102k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnston County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,390 people), Management Occupations (10,810 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,745 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnston County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

102k

2021 Value

± 3,252

4.42%

1 Year growth

± 4.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Johnston County, NC grew at a rate of 4.42%, from 97.8k employees to 102k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnston County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,786 people), Manufacturing (11,760 people), and Construction (11,739 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnston County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Johnston County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,752

Median earning men ± $1,977

$34,988

Median earning women ± $1,471

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,000), Manufacturing ($63,010), and Information ($62,664).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,618), Public Administration ($49,477), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,350).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,081
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
665
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
659
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.93M
Manufacturing
$486k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$232k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Johnston County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 61.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.05%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Johnston County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Johnston County, NC awarded 1,382 degrees. The student population of Johnston County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,474 male students and 2,585 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnston County, NC are White (945 and 68.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (217 and 15.7%), Black or African American (130 and 9.43%), and Unknown (38 and 2.76%).

The largest universities in Johnston County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Johnston Community College (1,382 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Johnston County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (309 and 22.4%), Information Technology (209 and 15.1%), and HVAC Maintenance (118 and 8.54%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,059 students enrolled in Johnston County, NC, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,614 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
309 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
48 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Johnston County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 309 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Johnston County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Johnston Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,382 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnston Community College with 1,382 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 641 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnston County, NC, which is 0.865 times less than the 741 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 945 degrees mean that there were 4.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 217 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($225) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,428) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Johnston County, NC was $202,600 in 2021, which is 0.827 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $180,200 to $202,600, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnston County, NC is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Johnston County, NC have an average commute time of 32 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnston County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Johnston County, NC is $66,026. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Johnston County, NC was Census Tract 404 with a value of $65,847, followed by Census Tract 410.01 and Census Tract 403.01, with respective values of $63,458 and $41,262.

In 2022, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnston County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.22%.

Housing

Property

$202,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,139

$57,263

Median Property Taxes

±$2,179

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Johnston County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Johnston County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.2% of the housing units in Johnston County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Johnston County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 404
Census Tract 410.01
Census Tract 403.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Johnston County, NC was Census Tract 404 with a value of $65,847, followed by Census Tract 410.01 and Census Tract 403.01, with respective values of $63,458 and $41,262.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Johnston County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,026

Median Household Income

± $2,589

76.1k

Number of Households

± 2,663

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.1k households in Johnston County, NC grew to $66,026 from the previous year's value of $61,806.

The following chart displays the households in Johnston County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Johnston County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (9.68%)
Worked At Home (8.93%)

In 2021, 79.9% of workers in Johnston County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.68%) and those who worked at home (8.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnston County, NC have a longer commute time (32 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Johnston County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Johnston County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Johnston County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Johnston County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Johnston County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.22%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnston County, NC (26.3k out of 209k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.9% of the children was living in poverty in Johnston County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 185 in Johnston County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 28.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.1% of the population of Johnston County, NC has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Johnston County, NC see 3609 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.06% decrease from the previous year (3685 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4005 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 978 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,609 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnston County, NC

Primary care physicians in Johnston County, NC see an average of 3,609 patients per year. This represents a 2.06% decrease from the previous year (3,685 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Johnston County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnston County, NC declined by 0.333% from 11.9% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Johnston County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.1 in Johnston County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Johnston County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.2% in Johnston County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Johnston County, NC.

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