Johnston County, North Carolina

Johnston County, North Carolina is a county of the United States of North Carolina. In 2000, the population was 121965. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 163428, It is 13th most populous county in North Carolina. Its area is just over 795.79 sq mi (2061.09 sq km), of which, 791.85 square miles (2050.88 sq km) of it is land and 3.94 square miles (10.2 sq km) of it is water, it is the 14th largest by area in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Johnston County North Carolina
Map of Johnston County, North Carolina

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 121965 people, 46595 households, and 33692 families living in the county. The population density was 154 people per square mile (59.46/kmē), giving it the 32nd most densely populated county among the North Carolina. There were 50196 housing units at an average density of 63.4 per square mile (24.48/kmē). The average household size was 2.58 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. The population's age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males. Its population was estimated at 163428 in July 2008, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 134290 White, 25635 Black or African American, 771 American Indian, 1162 Asian, 103 Native Hawaiian, and 1467 from two or more races.

Johnston County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Johnston County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Johnston County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $40872, making it the 14th highest county by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the county was $48599, it is the 13th wealthiest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $18788, it would be the 28th highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

In 2000, 28470 pupils and students, of which 14098 are male and 14372 are female, 23.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1904 nursery or pri school, 2017 kindergarten, 14312 elementary school, 6051 high school and 4186 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Benson TownJohnston County2.132.120.0129231380.11435026582
2Clayton TownJohnston County5.45.4069731292.42233244750
3Four Oaks TownJohnston County1.071.060.0114241341.51747329427
4Kenly TownJohnston County, Wilson County1.521.52015691035.11418120865
5Micro TownJohnston County0.410.4104541114.91562928889
6Pine Level TownJohnston County1.061.06013131239.11638431250
7Princeton TownJohnston County0.680.68010661558.91438924706
8Selma TownJohnston County3.233.23059141830.61210123856
9Smithfield TownJohnston County11.4411.420.01115101007.61801227813
10West Smithfield CdpJohnston County0.530.53059111.62283447500
11Zebulon TownWake County, Johnston County3.243.23040461250.91702636250
YearPopulation
April 2000 census121965
April 2000 Estimate121955
July 2000 Estimate123300
July 2001 Estimate127682
July 2002 Estimate132445
July 2003 Estimate136092
July 2004 Estimate140713
July 2005 Estimate145271
July 2006 Estimate150586
July 2007 Estimate156880
July 2008 Estimate163428
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school9529521904
Kindergarten101710002017
Elementary school7358695414312
High school306029916051
College or graduate school171124754186
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Johnston County, North Carolina$40872$48599$18788
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587