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Lenoir

North Carolina · 18,228 residents · 20.825 sq mi
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Lenoir has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,228
+9%since 2000
from 16,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
875 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+6%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,860
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,369 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,948
+7%since 2000
from $16,697 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(13,305)
Black14.6%(2,451)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(714)
Asian0.7%(112)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(6,978)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(13,776)
Black12.5%(2,277)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,640)
Asian0.8%(152)
Other3%(538)
Diversity Score51.8%(9,437)
Diversity Score
52
+25%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenoir, North Carolina?

Lenoir, North Carolina has about 18,228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenoir, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lenoir, North Carolina earns about $29,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenoir, North Carolina expensive?

In Lenoir, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $102,000, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Lenoir, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lenoir, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenoir, North Carolina?

About 21.6% of people in Lenoir, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenoir, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenoir, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,036 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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