North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,919 (100%) |
| Population Density | 138 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 61 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $45,143 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,431 |
| Median Home Value | $120,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,879 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,826 (51.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,525 (35.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,528 (13.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 23,351 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 14,191 (60.8%) |
The table below compares Lenoir County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents 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 | # 49 | 52nd |
| Population Density | # 44 | 57th |
| Median Household Income | # 96 | 5th |
| Per Capita Income | # 82 | 19th |
| Diversity Index | # 19 | 82nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
