Johnston County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Johnston County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37101
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 792.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 795.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.513419
- Longitude
- -78.367348
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 222,279
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 164,722
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 193,487 | 87.0% |
| Hispanic | 28,790 | 13.0% |
| White | 145,486 | 65.5% |
| Black | 39,017 | 17.6% |
| Asian | 1,719 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 548 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,146 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 150,205 | 91.2% |
| Hispanic | 14,517 | 8.8% |
| White | 115,101 | 69.9% |
| Black | 31,072 | 18.9% |
| Asian | 2,138 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,613 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 448 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 234,263
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $88,276
- Poverty Rate
- 10.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 24,646
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 150,425 | 64.2% |
| Black | 39,604 | 16.9% |
| Asian | 1,948 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 136,697
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 36,462 | 26.7% |
| Republican | 51,405 | 37.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 47,777 | 35.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 63,638 | 46.6% |
| Female | 72,869 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 92,281 | 67.5% |
| Hispanic | 11,160 | 8.2% |
| Black | 23,879 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 1,014 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 73,610
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 54,404 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,053 | 27.4% |
| Black | 11,389 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 480 | 47.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 34,493 | 54.2% |
| Female | 39,099 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 35,323 (22.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 45,373 (29.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 91,218
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $296,897
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,323
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 14.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.