Johnston County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
226,623
Male
111,795
49.3%
Female
114,828
50.7%
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.7
Foreign Born
8.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.5%
High School or Higher36.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.0%
Married
45.3%
Johnston County, NC has a population of 226,623 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 38.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 66.6% of the population. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 8.5% of residents are foreign-born.