Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
About Johnston
The most populated towns are Clayton, Wilders, and Cleveland.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Johnston
17 towns, by population.
- Clayton42,361 pop.
- Wilders34,437 pop.
- Cleveland29,692 pop.
- Smithfield20,790 pop.
- Pleasant Grove19,698 pop.
- Selma13,178 pop.
- O'Neals12,862 pop.
- Elevation8,989 pop.
- Banner8,981 pop.
- Wilson Mills8,611 pop.
- Boon Hill7,935 pop.
- Ingrams7,526 pop.
- Pine Level5,712 pop.
- Beulah5,064 pop.
- Micro3,488 pop.
- Meadow3,091 pop.
- Bentonville1,848 pop.
Johnston at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What state is Johnston in?
- Johnston is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Johnston?
- Johnston contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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