COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lenoir County

North Carolina · 59,648 residents · 399.087 sq mi

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Lenoir County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,191. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.1

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

59,648

+4%since 1990

from 57,274 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

149 / sq mi

+4%since 1990

from 144 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.1

+9%since 1990

from 34.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202455K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,191

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $21,207 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,744

+57%since 1990

from $10,647 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.6%

−3.5 ptssince 1990

from 20.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$69,000

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $52,300 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$405

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $287 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

67.0%

+3.9 ptssince 1990

from 63.1% in 1990

33.0% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−10%since 1990

from 2.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic59.9%(34,288)

Black39.5%(22,595)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(398)

Asian0.2%(120)

Diversity Score61.6%(35,292)

2000

White, non-Hispanic55.5%(33,075)

Black40.3%(24,016)

Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,891)

Asian0.3%(199)

Diversity Score65.2%(38,916)

Diversity Score

+6%since 1990

from 62 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.3%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 11.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

71.9%

+9.1 ptssince 1990

from 62.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.7%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 3.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.7 min

−9%since 1990

from 17.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenoir County, North Carolina?

Lenoir County, North Carolina has about 59,648 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lenoir County, North Carolina earns about $31,191 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenoir County, North Carolina expensive?

In Lenoir County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Lenoir County, North Carolina?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lenoir County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenoir County, North Carolina?

About 16.6% of people in Lenoir County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenoir County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenoir County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,374 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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