Lenoir County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
54,917
Male
26,207
47.7%
Female
28,710
52.3%
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
4.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.0%
High School or Higher33.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
12.2%
Married
35.3%
Lenoir County, NC has a population of 54,917 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 50.6% of the population. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.2% of residents are foreign-born.