Lenoir County's 2026 population is estimated at 56,062, reflecting a 0.66% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lenoir County is the 49th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 59,491 and has grown -5.76% since 2010.
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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