Lenoir is a city located in Caldwell County North Carolina. Lenoir has a 2024 population of 18,200. Lenoir is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,351 in 2020.
The average household income in Lenoir is $59,582 with a poverty rate of 16%. The median age in Lenoir is 43.2 years: 39.1 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lenoir was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,182 | 72.03% |
| Black or African American | 2,578 | 14.09% |
| Other race | 1,537 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 900 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,612 | 2.33 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 3,144 | 1.07 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 2,768 | 3.28 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 1,393 | 3.14 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Male | 307 | 3 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,136 | 9.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,168 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,807 | 14.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 392 | 3.11% |
| High School Graduate | 4,091 | 32.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 798 | 6.33% |
| Some College | 3,217 | 25.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,609 | 8,247 | 1,866 |
| Black | 1,682 | 1,452 | 168 |
| Hispanic | 987 | 666 | 88 |
| Other Race | 698 | 394 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 312 | 306 | 46 |
| Asian | 89 | 89 | 38 |
| Native American | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,670 | $74,250 | $43,456 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,563 | $0 | $71,875 |
| High School Graduate | $31,155 | $34,688 | $29,032 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,303 | $37,740 | $7,785 |
| Overall | $34,700 | $43,924 | $31,141 |
| Some College | $31,833 | $48,255 | $25,601 |
$34,700
Average Earnings
$43,924
Average Male
$31,141
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.35% of Lenoir residents speak only English, while 10.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,616 | 1,487 | 11.79% |
| Black | 2,415 | 680 | 28.16% |
| Hispanic | 2,132 | 506 | 23.73% |
| Other | 1,520 | 345 | 22.7% |
| Multiple | 861 | 213 | 24.74% |
16%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.86%
Male Poverty Rate
16.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lenoir is Black, with 28.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lenoir is White, with 11.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.13% |
| Some College | 11.9% |
| High School | 11.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 48.86% |
| Female Employed | 8.28% |
| Male Employed | 3.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,259 | $75,490 |
| Households | $44,802 | $59,582 |
| Married Families | $80,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,858 | $34,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,004
Number of Veterans
928
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 427 |
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 301 |
| 75+ | 277 |
| 55 to 64 | 184 |
| 35 to 54 | 180 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 861 | 7.77% |
| Black | 124 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 15 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.02%
Born in Lenoir
94.6%
Native Born
5.4%
Foreign Born
4.05%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
94.6% of Lenoir residents were born in the United States, with 72.02% having been born in North Carolina. 4.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,011 | -38 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 18,049 | -38 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 18,087 | -37 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 18,124 | -38 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 18,162 | -38 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 18,200 | -38 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 18,238 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 18,207 | -80 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 18,287 | -64 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 18,351 | 396 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 17,955 | 30 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 17,925 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 17,917 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 17,909 | 98 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 17,811 | -58 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 17,869 | -91 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 17,960 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 17,971 | -104 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 18,075 | -144 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 18,219 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,793 | 2,601 | 18.33% |
| 1990 | 14,192 | 444 | 3.23% |
| 1980 | 13,748 | -957 | -6.51% |
| 1970 | 14,705 | 4,448 | 43.37% |
| 1960 | 10,257 | 2,369 | 30.03% |
| 1950 | 7,888 | 290 | 3.82% |
| 1940 | 7,598 | 1,066 | 16.32% |
| 1930 | 6,532 | 2,814 | 75.69% |
| 1920 | 3,718 | 354 | 10.52% |
| 1910 | 3,364 | -14,647 | -81.32% |