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Johnston County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Johnston County has 256,448 residents, up 17.9% since 2020 (+2.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 8,471 households moved in and 6,355 moved out (+2,116 net), bringing in a net $165.5M of income. Median household income is $83,384, the median home $305,600 and median rent $1,146 a month.
In North Carolina: 4th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 8th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 11th of 100 counties for median household income · 22nd of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Johnston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County, NC | 3,410 | $228.8M |
| Harnett County, NC | 350 | $18.3M |
| Wayne County, NC | 284 | $15.7M |
| Durham County, NC | 227 | $14.6M |
| Cumberland County, NC | 142 | $7.5M |
| Wilson County, NC | 122 | $5.2M |
| Sampson County, NC | 108 | $3.7M |
| Nash County, NC | 100 | $5.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Johnston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County, NC | 1,999 | $116.0M |
| Harnett County, NC | 414 | $22.2M |
| Wayne County, NC | 353 | $17.1M |
| Wilson County, NC | 147 | $7.5M |
| Nash County, NC | 128 | $7.8M |
| Cumberland County, NC | 119 | $5.6M |
| Durham County, NC | 107 | $6.8M |
| New Hanover County, NC | 98 | $6.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.