Census data from 2020 showed that Johnston County experienced the highest growth of any other county in North Carolina by nearly 28 percent. The city of Clayton alone, which is part of Johnston County, increased by 277 percent over those 10 years.
What’s driving that growth? Chris Johnson, director of economic development for Johnston County, said it’s several factors.
“As grows Raleigh, so does Johnston County,” Johnson said. “It's all about location, location, location in real estate.…
