Johnston County, North Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Johnston County, North Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Johnston County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Johnston County, NC scores 7.2/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 11,851 residents aged 75+, growing 27.2%, against 38 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.2/10
Strong
Population 75+
11,851
27.2% growth
Licensed homes
38
current supply
Demand rating
6.8/10
Moderate
Why Johnston County ranks here
Johnston County scores 7.2/10 (Strong) because its 11,851 seniors 75+ are growing 27.2% against just 38 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.9 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $53,545 and median home value of $305,600 signal the local private-pay base.
Johnston County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
11,851
75+ growth (10-yr)
27.2%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
38
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Johnston County?
Johnston County has 38 licensed assisted living homes, serving 11,851 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Johnston County a good market for assisted living?
Johnston County scores 7.2 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 27.2%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Johnston County?
The 75+ population in Johnston County is projected to change 27.2% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Johnston County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the North Carolina state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.