Johnston County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Johnston County, North Carolina
Johnston County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
234,263
Median Age
38.1
Male Median
37.4
Female Median
38.7
Johnston County, North Carolina Population Growth

Johnston County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +45.8%%.
+45.8%% Growth
Johnston County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Johnston County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.1 | 234,263 |
| 2023 | 38.3 | 226,623 |
| 2022 | 38.4 | 219,042 |
| 2021 | 38.5 | 211,320 |
| 2020 | 38.4 | 203,308 |
| 2019 | 38.4 | 196,870 |
| 2018 | 38.1 | 191,172 |
| 2017 | 37.9 | 186,308 |
| 2016 | 37.7 | 182,155 |
| 2015 | 37.4 | 178,396 |
| 2014 | 37.1 | 175,343 |
| 2013 | 37.0 | 172,321 |
| 2012 | 36.6 | 169,122 |
| 2011 | 36.2 | 165,238 |
| 2010 | 36.0 | 160,675 |
Johnston County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.1% |
| 5–17 | 18.8% |
| 18–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 28.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65+ | 13.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Johnston County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 62.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 22.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Johnston County, North Carolina
The median age in Johnston County, North Carolina is 38.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Johnston County, North Carolina is 234,263.
In Johnston County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 13.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Johnston County, North Carolina is aging.