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

Total Population

18,682

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

55.400

Housing & Income

Households

7,678

Total Housing Units

8,471


Owner Occupied

5,110

Renter Occupied

2,568

Vacant

793

Median Home Value

$158,068


Average Home Value

$179,521

Income Projection

Median Household

$37,354 $40,212


Average Household

$59,283 $68,826


Per Capita

$24,412 $28,608

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,086

Total Employed

13,024

Workers 16+

7,371

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

124

Employed

2,878

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

183

Employed

2,024

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

46

Employed

1,227

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

84

Employed

1,209

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

70

Employed

1,195

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

79

Employed

1,153

Some
High School

1,214

Graduated
High School

3,395

Associates
Degree

1,326

Bachelor's
Degree

1,742

Graduate
Degree

731

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

5,255

Non-Resident Commuters

2,033

Drive Alone

6,018

Carpooled

538

Public

4

Work At Home

397