Lenoir County, North Carolina

Total Population: 54,917

County Seat: Kinston

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)48.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)39.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.