Lenoir County's estimated 2026 population is 56,242 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lenoir County is the 49th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 59,491 and has seen a growth of -5.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 42,526 adults, (11,781 of whom are seniors) in Lenoir County.
Female: 28,594 (52.1%)
Male: 26,325 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Lenoir County includes 49.47% White, 39.26% Black or African American, 4.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,167 | 49.47% |
| Black or African American | 21,560 | 39.26% |
| Two or more races | 3,006 | 5.47% |
| Other race | 2,593 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 425 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.05% |
Lenoir County's average per capita income is $38,244. Household income levels show a median of $45,143. The poverty rate stands at 21.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,502 | - |
| Families | $61,753 | $80,202 |
| Households | $45,143 | $65,291 |
| Non Families | $27,891 | $40,139 |
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