Renowned “Adventure Towns”
The Blue Ridge foothills, Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek are our playgrounds for biking, off-roading, watersports, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping.
City of Lenoir
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
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lenoir | 18,466 | 18,385 | 18,682 | 18,746 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,109 | 973 | 967 |
| 5-9 | 1,102 | 1,063 | 1,012 |
| 10-14 | 1,183 | 1,049 | 1,099 |
| 15-19 | 1,216 | 1,032 | 1,039 |
| 20-24 | 942 | 970 | 922 |
| 25-29 | 973 | 1,056 | 907 |
| 30-34 | 1,053 | 1,079 | 1,038 |
| 35-39 | 1,180 | 1,132 | 1,105 |
| 40-44 | 1,243 | 1,132 | 1,141 |
| 45-49 | 1,325 | 1,107 | 1,159 |
| 50-54 | 1,310 | 1,198 | 1,135 |
| 55-59 | 1,211 | 1,227 | 1,243 |
| 60-64 | 1,193 | 1,327 | 1,217 |
| 65-69 | 927 | 1,238 | 1,320 |
| 70-74 | 759 | 1,179 | 1,153 |
| 75-79 | 641 | 839 | 998 |
| 80-84 | 513 | 541 | 684 |
| 85+ | 504 | 540 | 607 |
| 18+ | 14,230 | 14,961 | 15,012 |
| Median Age | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
| City of Lenoir | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total | 18,682.00 |
| White Alone | 73.18 |
| Black Alone | 11.65 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.54 |
| Asian Alone | 1.03 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.04 |
| Some Other Race | 6.29 |
| Two or More Races | 7.27 |
| Hispanic Origin | 11.32 |
| Diversity Index | 55.40 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 7,500 | 7,644 | 7,678 | 7,779 |
| Housing Units | 8,056 | 8,618 | 8,471 | 8,533 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 5,110 | 5,214 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 2,568 | 2,565 | ||
| Vacant Units | 793 | 754 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
| City of Lenoir | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,068 | $211,971 |
| Average Home Value | $179,521 | $231,741 |
| <$50,000 | 558 | 492 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 1,123 | 696 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 732 | 408 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 880 | 779 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 793 | 969 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 319 | 466 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 404 | 775 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 220 | 459 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 60 | 127 |
| $1,000,000 + | 8 | 23 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 335 |
| 2000-2009 | 536 |
| 1990-1999 | 1,064 |
| 1980-1989 | 894 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,296 |
| 1960-1969 | 1,281 |
| 1950-1959 | 1,217 |
| 1940-1949 | 913 |
| 1939 or Before | 887 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
| City of Lenoir | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Base
| City of Lenoir | 2023 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 1,433 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 1,345 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 754 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 1,426 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 1,210 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 324 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 539 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 447 |
| $200,000+ | 200 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 7,371 |
| In-County Residents | 5,255 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 2,033 |
| Drive Alone | 6,018 |
| Carpooled | 538 |
| Public Transport | 4 |
| Work at Home | 397 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 325 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,139 |
| 10-14 minutes | 1,449 |
| 15-19 minutes | 1,089 |
| 20-24 minutes | 532 |
| 25-29 minutes | 410 |
| 30-34 minutes | 819 |
| 35-39 minutes | 190 |
| 40-44 minutes | 349 |
| 45-59 minutes | 269 |
| 60-89 minutes | 36 |
| 90+ minutes | 367 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 13,024 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 6 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 265 |
| Construction | 318 |
| Manufacturing | 1,227 |
| Wholesale Trade | 175 |
| Retail Trade | 2,024 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 295 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 408 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 22 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 191 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 266 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 111 |
| Gasoline Stations | 35 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 58 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 175 |
| General Merchandise Str | 463 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 167 |
| Information | 422 |
| Finance & Insurance | 402 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 236 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 83 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 83 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 422 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 509 |
| Legal Services | 66 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 2 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 142 |
| Educational Services | 774 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 2,878 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 163 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1,209 |
| Accommodation | 56 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1,153 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 682 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 160 |
| Public Administration Emp | 1,195 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
| City of Lenoir | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 1,214 |
| Graduated High School | 3,395 |
| Associates Degree | 1,326 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,742 |
| Graduate Degree | 731 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 1,086 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 2 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 4 |
| Construction Bus | 41 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 46 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 20 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 183 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 32 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 17 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 6 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 12 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 25 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 17 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 6 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 16 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 35 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 17 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 22 |
| Information Bus | 20 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 68 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 30 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 16 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 22 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 65 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 58 |
| Legal Services Bus | 15 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 21 |
| Educational Services Bus | 20 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 124 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 19 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 84 |
| Accommodation Bus | 5 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 79 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 166 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 32 |
| Public Administration Bus | 70 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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