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Johnston County
Population
234,2632024
Higher than communities in North Carolina
Household income
$83,3842024
More favorable than communities in North Carolina
Home value
$305,6002024
Similar to communities in North Carolina
Unemployment
3.1%2026
More favorable than communities in North Carolina
Violent crime
1502023
Similar to communities in North Carolina
Work from home
14.7%2024
Higher than communities in North Carolina
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Johnston County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Johnston County with communities in North Carolina or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2015, Johnston County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on residents within a half mile of a park.
0th percentile · 2015 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL
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