Johnston County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$79,838
Per Capita Income
$36,673
Poverty Rate
11.2%
SNAP Recipients
12.0%
Gini Index
0.422
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K13.7%
$25K–$50K16.6%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K22.0%
$150K–$200K10.5%
$200K+7.7%
The median household income in Johnston County, NC is $79,838 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,673. 11.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.422 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).