Cities in Lenoir County, North Carolina by Population (2024)

There are 15 cities in Lenoir County, North Carolina.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Kinston1North Carolina19,29619,756-0.59%1,05618.28
La Grange2North Carolina2,9612,5873.24%1,2862.30
Grifton3North Carolina2,5272,4470.8%9422.68
Snow Hill4North Carolina1,4671,478-0.2%9531.54
Walnut Creek5North Carolina1,1031,0830.46%5192.13
New Hope6North Carolina9981,3283.85%3942.54
Jackson Heights7North Carolina9897145.33%6811.45
Maury8North Carolina7481,362-16.98%7101.05
Pink Hill9North Carolina4554550%9810.46
Deep Run10North Carolina431537-5.69%1522.84
Hookerton11North Carolina4144120%1,2980.32
Dover12North Carolina3533480.28%3680.96
Potters Hill13North Carolina286755-23.32%535.35
Seven Springs14North Carolina57560%1690.34
Graingers15North Carolina0640%01.65

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Lenoir County, North Carolina?

Kinston is the largest city in Lenoir County.

What is the smallest city in Lenoir County, North Carolina?

Graingers is the smallest city in Lenoir County.

How many cities are in Lenoir County?

There are 15 cities in Lenoir County, North Carolina.

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