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

18,617

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

56.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing & Income

Households

7,665

Total Housing Units

8,489


Owner Occupied

4,793

Renter Occupied

2,872

Vacant

824

Median Home Value

$190,471


Average Home Value

$218,339

Income Projection

Median Household

$45,490 $52,882


Average Household

$66,737 $78,328


Per Capita

$27,532 $32,751

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,128

Total Employed

13,587

Workers 16+

7,227

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

130

Employed

2,891

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

186

Employed

1,798

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

46

Employed

1,620

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

78

Employed

1,331

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

87

Employed

1,207

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

81

Employed

1,147

Some
High School

1,181

Graduated
High School

3,249

Associates
Degree

1,287

Bachelor's
Degree

1,975

Graduate
Degree

565

Average Commute Time

24 min.



Resident Commuters

5,128

Non-Resident Commuters

2,019

Drive Alone

5,834

Carpooled

625

Public

0

Work At Home

535

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11