Lenoir County, North Carolina Population 2022
Lenoir County, North Carolina's estimated population is 55,826 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lenoir County, North Carolina is the 51st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 59,488 and has seen a growth of -6.16% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 4,005 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 5,572 | 1,567 | 39.13% |
| 1820 | 6,799 | 1,227 | 22.02% |
| 1830 | 7,723 | 924 | 13.59% |
| 1840 | 7,605 | -118 | -1.53% |
| 1850 | 7,828 | 223 | 2.93% |
| 1860 | 10,220 | 2,392 | 30.56% |
| 1870 | 10,434 | 214 | 2.09% |
| 1880 | 15,344 | 4,910 | 47.06% |
| 1890 | 14,879 | -465 | -3.03% |
| 1900 | 18,639 | 3,760 | 25.27% |
| 1910 | 22,769 | 4,130 | 22.16% |
| 1920 | 29,555 | 6,786 | 29.80% |
| 1930 | 35,716 | 6,161 | 20.85% |
| 1940 | 41,211 | 5,495 | 15.39% |
| 1950 | 45,953 | 4,742 | 11.51% |
| 1960 | 55,276 | 9,323 | 20.29% |
| 1970 | 55,204 | -72 | -0.13% |
| 1980 | 59,819 | 4,615 | 8.36% |
| 1990 | 57,274 | -2,545 | -4.25% |
| 2010 | 59,488 | 2,214 | 3.87% |
| 2011 | 59,411 | -77 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 59,114 | -297 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 58,732 | -382 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 58,255 | -477 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 57,981 | -274 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 57,240 | -741 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 56,622 | -618 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 55,990 | -632 | -1.12% |
| 2019 | 55,949 | -41 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 55,908 | -41 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 55,867 | -41 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 55,826 | -41 | -0.07% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,875 | 53.02% |
| Black or African American | 21,871 | 38.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 113 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race | 1,648 | 2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2,598 | 4.61% |
Lenoir County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,494 | 2.34 | 56.9 |
| Married | 9,224 | 3.09 | 77.2 |
| Male | 923 | 3.13 | 40.3 |
| Female | 3,875 | 3.26 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 9,472 | 1.17 | 46.5 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,460 | 6.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,957 | 12.62% |
| High School Graduate | 12,581 | 32.02% |
| Some College | 8,401 | 21.38% |
| Associates Degree | 4,794 | 12.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,314 | 10.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,783 | 4.54% |
Lenoir County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 12 |
| White | 20,853 | 17,817 | 4,239 |
| Native American | 108 | 94 | 18 |
| Black | 15,358 | 12,278 | 1,727 |
| 2+ Races | 894 | 763 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 2,369 | 1,068 | 46 |
| Other Race | 838 | 86 | 7 |
| Islander | 50 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 23.08%.
$30,593
Average Earnings
$33,553
Average Male
$27,477
Average Female
Lenoir County, North Carolina Language by Age
Lenoir County, North Carolina Language
92.75% of Lenoir County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 7.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.65% of the population.
Lenoir County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 107 | 46 | 42.99% |
| Multiple | 2,588 | 1,097 | 42.39% |
| Hispanic | 4,393 | 1,593 | 36.26% |
| Black | 21,423 | 6,169 | 28.80% |
| White | 26,973 | 3,485 | 12.92% |
| Asian | 117 | 12 | 10.26% |
| Other | 415 | NaN% |
21.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.65%
Male Poverty Rate
24.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lenoir County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lenoir County, North Carolina is Native, with 42.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lenoir County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.08%.
Lenoir County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Lenoir County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Lenoir County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lenoir County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,405 | 10.05% |
| Black | 2,034 | 11.84% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 8.04% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 4.54% |
Lenoir County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
10.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.04%
Born in Lenoir County, North Carolina
95.97%
Native Born
4.03%
Foreign Born
2.40%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.97% of Lenoir County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 77.04% having been born in North Carolina. 2.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990