City of Lenoir

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Creative energy thrives in Lenoir, the county seat of Caldwell County. A stroll through downtown is to experience the arts — the Smithsonian recognizes its permanent public outdoor sculpture collection as the largest per capita in the nation. This community spirit further fuels Lenoir to be a place where people forge partnerships to build a better future. From the entrepreneurs who made Lenoir the furniture manufacturing center of the South to the local biotech and cyberspace industries, Lenoir is continually growing.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
City of Lenoir18,46618,38518,68218,746

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population2023
0-4973
5-91,063
10-141,049
15-191,032
20-24970
25-291,056
30-341,079
35-391,132
40-441,132
45-491,107
50-541,198
55-591,227
60-641,327
65-691,238
70-741,179
75-79839
80-84541
85+540
18+14,961
Median Age44

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

City of Lenoir2023
Total18,682.00
White Alone73.18%
Black Alone11.65%
American Indian Alone0.54%
Asian Alone1.03%
Pacific Islander Alone0.04%
Some Other Race6.29%
Two or More Races7.27%
Hispanic Origin11.32%
Diversity Index55.40

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households7,5007,6447,6787,779
Housing Units8,0568,6188,4718,533
Owner Occupied Units5,1105,214
Renter Occupied Units2,5682,565
Vacant Units793754

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

City of Lenoir20232028
Median Home Value$158,068$211,971
Average Home Value$179,521$231,741
<$50,000558492
$50,000 - $99,9991,123696
$100,000 - $149,999732408
$150,000 - $199,999880779
$200,000 - $249,999793969
$250,000 - $299,999319466
$300,000 - $399,999404775
$400,000 - $499,999220459
$500,000 - $749,99960127
$1,000,000 +823

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later335
2000-2009536
1990-19991,064
1980-1989894
1970-19791,296
1960-19691,281
1950-19591,217
1940-1949913
1939 or Before887

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

City of Lenoir20232028
Median Household$37,354$40,212
Average Household$59,283$68,826
Per Capita$24,412$28,608

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income

City of Lenoir2023
<$15,0001,433
$15,000 - $24,9991,345
$25,000 - $34,999754
$35,000 - $49,9991,426
$50,000 - $74,9991,210
$75,000 - $99,999324
$100,000 - $149,999539
$150,000 - $199,999447
$200,000+200

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+7,371
In-County Residents5,255
Out-of-County Residents2,033
Drive Alone6,018
Carpooled538
Public Transport4
Work at Home397
Motorcycle9
Bicycle2
Walked149
Other255
Less than 5 minutes325
5-9 minutes1,139
10-14 minutes1,449
15-19 minutes1,089
20-24 minutes532
25-29 minutes410
30-34 minutes819
35-39 minutes190
40-44 minutes349
45-59 minutes269
60-89 minutes36
90+ minutes367
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees13,024
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt6
Mining0
Utilities265
Construction318
Manufacturing1,227
Wholesale Trade175
  
Retail Trade2,024
  
Transportation/Warehouse167
Information422
  
Finance & Insurance402
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing422
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv509
Legal Services66
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt142
Educational Services774
HealthCare/Social Assist2,878
Arts/Entertainment/Rec163
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,209
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin682
Auto Repair/Maintenance160
Public Administration Emp1,195

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

City of Lenoir2023
<9th Grade896
Some High School1,214
GED1,449
Graduated High School3,395
Some College/No Degree2,842
Associates Degree1,326
Bachelor's Degree1,742
Graduate Degree731

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,086
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus41
Manufacturing Bus46
Wholesale Trade Bus20
  
Retail Trade Bus183
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus22
Information Bus20
  
Finance & Insurance Bus68
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus65
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus58
Legal Services Bus15
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus21
Educational Services Bus20
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus124
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus19
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus84
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus166
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus32
Public Administration Bus70

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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