Demographics & People — Lenoir, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,282 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,300 |
| Median Age | 45.7 |
| Total Households | 7,760 |
| Family Households | 4,840 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4387 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,126 |
| Black or African American | 2,304 |
| Asian | 182 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,483 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,951 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,926 |
| American | 3,393 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,182 |
| German | 1,902 |
| English | 1,819 |
| Irish | 1,367 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 889 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 753 |
| Scottish | 570 |
Language
| English Only | 14,939 |
| Spanish | 1,908 |
| Population 5+ | 17,182 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,004 |
| Population 18+ | 14,562 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lenoir, North Carolina.