2023 ACS Census Data · Population 54,917
Lenoir County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 54,917. The median household income is $44,795, 31% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.5%, median home value is $111,400, and 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 34% below the national average.
Population
54,917
2023 estimate
Rank #945 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,795
Household
Rank #2921 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$111,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2725 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2616 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below North Carolina avg·31% below national avg
Poverty Rate
46% below North Carolina avg·50% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below North Carolina avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,409
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
48% below North Carolina avg·47% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
13% below North Carolina avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
17% below North Carolina avg·19% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% below North Carolina avg·23% below national avg
Housing Units
26,767
Households
22,930
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,199
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
37% below North Carolina avg·34% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below North Carolina avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.9%
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