Johnston County North Carolina History Law And Government

In 1752 parts of Johnston County, Bladen County, and Granville County were combined to form Orange County. In 1758 the eastern part of Johnston County became Dobbs CountyDobbs County is a former county located in the U. State of North Carolina. It was formed in 1758 from Johnston County, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until April 10, 1759. It was named for Arthur Dobbs, Governor of Nor. In 1770Events March 5 Boston Massacre: 5 Americans killed by British troops in an event that would help start the American Revolutionary War 5 years later. May 14 Marie Antoinette arrives to French Court. May 16 14-year old Marie Antoinette marries 15-year old L parts of Johnston County, Cumberland CountyCumberland County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 302,963. Its county seat is Fayetteville 6. History The county was formed in 1754 from Bladen County. It was named for Prince William Augustus, Duke of, and Orange County were combined to form Wake CountyWake County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 627,846. Its county seat is Raleigh 6, also the state capital. History The county was formed in 1771 from parts of Cumberland County, Johnston County, and Ora. Finally, in 1855Events Births January 5 King Camp Gillette, inventor († 1932) January 21 John Moses Browning, inventor († 1926) January 28 William Seward Burroughs, inventor of the calculator († 1898) March 13 Percival Lowell, astronomer († 19 parts of Johnston County, Edgecombe CountyEdgecombe County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 55,606. Its county seat is Tarboro 6. History The county was formed in 1741 from Bertie County. It was named for Richard Edgcumbe, a Member of Parliament, Nash CountyNash County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 87,420. Its county seat is Nashville 6. History The county was formed in 1777 from Edgecombe County. It was named for Brigadier General Francis Nash, who had, and Wayne CountyWayne County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 113,329. Its county seat is Goldsboro 6. History The county was formed in 1779 from the western part of Dobbs County. It was named for "Mad Anthony" Wayne, a were combined to form Wilson County.

2 Law and government

Johnston County is a member of the regional Triangle J Council of Governments.

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,061 km² (796 mi²). 2,051 km² (792 mi²) of it is land and 10 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.50% water.

3.1 Townships

The county is divided into seventeen townships: Banner, Bentonville, Beulah, Boon Hill, Clayton, Cleveland, Elevation, Ingrams, Meadow, Micro, O'Neals, Pine Level, Pleasant Grove, Selma, Smithfield, Wilders, and Wilson Mills.

3.2 Adjacent Counties

Nash County, North Carolina - north-northeast
Wilson County, North Carolina - northeast
Wayne County, North Carolina - southeast
Sampson County, North Carolina - south
Harnett County, North Carolina - southwest
Wake County, North Carolina - northwest

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 121,965 people, 46,595 households, and 33,688 families residing in the county. The population density is 59/km² (154/mi²). There are 50,196 housing units at an average density of 24/km² (63/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 78.09% White, 15.65% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.53% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 7.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 46,595 households out of which 35.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% are married couples living together, 10.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% are non-families. 23.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 34.20% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 98.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $40,872, and the median income for a family is $48,599. Males have a median income of $33,008 versus $25,582 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,788. 12.80% of the population and 8.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.00% of those under the age of 18 and 19.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

5 Cities and towns

6 External links

Johnston County government official website

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1 History