Total Population
18,682
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
55.400
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.
Households
7,678
Owner Occupied
5,110
Renter Occupied
2,568
Vacant
793
Median Household
$37,354 $40,212
Average Household
$59,283 $68,826
Per Capita
$24,412 $28,608
Total Businesses
1,086
Total Employed
13,024
Workers 16+
7,371
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
124
Employed
2,878
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
183
Employed
2,024
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
46
Employed
1,227
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
84
Employed
1,209
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
70
Employed
1,195
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
79
Employed
1,153
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