Lenoir County, North Carolina
Total Population: 54,917
County Seat: Kinston
Median Home Value
$111,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$44,795
Across all households
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.7%
65 Years and Over
21.1%
Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.7%
No Health Insurance
10.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
82.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$44,795
Mean Household Income
$63,281
Per Capita Income
$28,409
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
25.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$111,400
Median Rent
$814/mo
Total Housing Units
26,767
Owner-Occupied
59.3%
Renter-Occupied
40.7%
Vacancy Rate
14.3%
Married Couple Households
36.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
36.4%
Average Household Size
2.34
Broadband Internet Access
79.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37107.