Lenoir County's estimated 2026 population is 56,062 with a growth rate of 0.66% 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 -5.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lenoir County includes 50.58% White, 39.69% Black or African American, 3.81% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (50.58%)
Black or African American (39.69%)
Two or more races (4.73%)
Other race (3.81%)
Asian (0.8%)
Native American (0.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,779 | 50.58% |
| Black or African American | 21,799 | 39.69% |
| Two or more races | 2,596 | 4.73% |
| Other race | 2,093 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 440 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 151 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lenoir County's average per capita income is $37,169. Household income levels show a median of $44,795. The poverty rate stands at 22.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,601 | - |
| Families | $63,247 | $79,576 |
| Households | $44,795 | $63,281 |
| Non Families | $28,403 | $36,914 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate