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The City of Lenoir had a population of 18,299 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Lenoir is located at latitude 35.914 and longitude -81.539 in Caldwell County. The formal boundaries for the City of Lenoir encompass a land area of 19.64 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Caldwell County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Lenoir has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Lenoir is located within Township of Lower Creek, a minor civil division (MCD) of Caldwell County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,299 (100%) |
| Population Density | 879 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,910 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,565 |
| Median Home Value | $179,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,047 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,263 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,936 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 848 (9.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,199 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Family Households | 4,830 (58.9%) |
The table below compares Lenoir to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 56 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 292 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 540 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 435 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 385 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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