Lenoir County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lenoir County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37107
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 107
Geography
- Land Area
- 399.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.28 sq mi
- Total Area
- 401.37 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.240066
- Longitude
- -77.635514
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 53,309
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 41,009
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,764 | 93.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,553 | 6.7% |
| White | 26,294 | 49.3% |
| Black | 21,545 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 208 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,302 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,703 | 4.2% |
| White | 21,530 | 52.5% |
| Black | 17,186 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 222 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 511 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 79 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 54,919
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,640
- Poverty Rate
- 21.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,854
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,167 | 49.5% |
| Black | 21,560 | 39.3% |
| Asian | 425 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 34,706
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,497 | 44.7% |
| Republican | 9,696 | 27.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,379 | 27.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,468 | 44.6% |
| Female | 19,131 | 55.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,836 | 51.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,162 | 3.3% |
| Black | 14,663 | 42.2% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 18,384
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,375 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 22.7% |
| Black | 6,273 | 42.8% |
| Asian | 57 | 44.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,154 | 52.7% |
| Female | 10,225 | 53.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,029 (26.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,243 (16.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 26,879
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $120,541
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $860
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 3.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.