Lenoir County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,919 | — | #948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,143 | -39.9% | #2,957 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,536 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,500 | -57.3% | #2,662 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $861 | -26.0% | #1,669 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% | +74.2% | #2,838 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lenoir County has a population of 54,919, making it the #948 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lenoir County is $45,143, ranking #2,957 out of 3,222 counties — 39.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.0% and unemployment stands at 9.0%.
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The median home value in Lenoir County is $120,500 (-57.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $861/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.2%.
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89.9% of residents in Lenoir County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Lenoir County, North Carolina
Lenoir County, North Carolina has a total population of 54,919, making it the 948th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lenoir County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lenoir County is $45,143, which ranks #2,957 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0%.
The median home value in Lenoir County is $120,500, 57.3% below the national median. Renters in Lenoir County pay a median gross rent of $861 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lenoir County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.
Lenoir County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 47.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (39.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%).
All data for Lenoir County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.