Ranking of Johnston, NC Cities and Places By population in 2021
Updated on June 27, 2025.
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, among all Johnston, NC cities and places, Balance of Johnston County had the highest population (160.66K), followed by Clayton town (pt.) (28.37K), and Smithfield town (11.79K).
The chart below shows the top 10 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Johnston cities and places.
You can see similar information for other North Carolina counties. You can also see the ranking of all cities and places in North Carolina.
Data Source: US Census Bureau (Vintage).
Ranking of Johnston, NC Cities and Places By population in 2021
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| Rank | City or Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balance of Johnston County | 160659 |
| 2 | Clayton town (pt.) | 28370 |
| 3 | Smithfield town | 11792 |
| 4 | Selma town | 6609 |
| 5 | Archer Lodge town | 5027 |
| 6 | Benson town (pt.) | 4133 |
| 7 | Wilson's Mills town | 2656 |
| 8 | Four Oaks town | 2373 |
| 9 | Pine Level town | 2145 |
| 10 | Princeton town | 1376 |
| 11 | Kenly town (pt.) | 1354 |
| 12 | Micro town | 482 |
| 13 | Zebulon town (pt.) | 0 |