Total Population
18,617
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
56.100
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
7,665
Owner Occupied
4,793
Renter Occupied
2,872
Vacant
824
Median Household
$45,490 $52,882
Average Household
$66,737 $78,328
Per Capita
$27,532 $32,751
Total Businesses
1,128
Total Employed
13,587
Workers 16+
7,227
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
130
Employed
2,891
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
186
Employed
1,798
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
46
Employed
1,620
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
78
Employed
1,331
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
87
Employed
1,207
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
81
Employed
1,147
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