Lenoir County, North Carolina
Lenoir County is home to 54,919 people. 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $45,143.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,919 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $45,143 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 22.0% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 30.3% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.1% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $120,500 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $861 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.9 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.