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Lenoir, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

18,299population

45.7median age

This community is a community of 18,299 with a median age of 45.7. The population is predominantly White (73.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (13.2%). Median household income is $49,910. 85.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.2%, with a median home value of $179,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.2%13,394

Hispanic/Latino

13.2%2,421

Black

10%1,822

Two or More

2.6%475

Asian

0.9%172

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%931

High School Diploma

23.5%3,146

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%1,078

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%1,968

Associate's Degree

10.7%1,424

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%2,096

Master's Degree

4.1%552

Professional Degree

1%132

Doctorate

0.4%54

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

$179,400median home value

$664median rent

64.2%homeownership

9,047total units

9.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.2%

Renter 35.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%384

$50K–$100K

16.6%873

$100K–$150K

13.9%732

$150K–$200K

18.6%977

$200K–$300K

26.6%1,402

$300K–$500K

12.9%678

$500K–$1M

3.4%178

$1M+

0.7%39

Rent Distribution

Under $500

849

$500–$750

1,033

$750–$1,000

537

$1,000–$1,250

216

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%30

2010–2019

5.3%481

2000–2009

5%448

1990–1999

12.6%1,138

1980–1989

13.1%1,184

1970–1979

16.6%1,504

1960–1969

11.2%1,010

1950–1959

16%1,448

1940–1949

8.2%744

1939 or earlier

11.7%1,060

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.6%5,052

Utility Gas

31.7%2,600

Fuel Oil

3.4%275

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%142

No Fuel

1%82

Wood

0.6%48

Household Economyi

$49,910median household income

$29,565per capita income

14.3%poverty rate

4.6%unemployment

7,942labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%485

$10K–$15K

8.5%701

$15K–$20K

4.7%386

$20K–$25K

4.8%395

$25K–$30K

7.2%593

$30K–$35K

4.1%340

$35K–$40K

4.2%345

$40K–$45K

3.2%265

$45K–$50K

7.3%595

$50K–$60K

9.4%771

$60K–$75K

10.5%861

$75K–$100K

10.9%891

$100K–$125K

5.6%459

$125K–$150K

4.4%362

$150K–$200K

6.3%518

$200K+

2.8%232

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

683

Residentsi

1,300

Avg. Tenant Renti

$356/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing157 homes99% occupied$377/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers234 homes59% occupied$347/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8277 homes95% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC14 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,910/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

70.5%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

23.1%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

6.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

81.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

42% of subsidized households are minority

18.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,2917.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

302

United Kingdom

118

Canada

Philippines

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,399

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,562

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

994(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.5%Insured

12.5%Uninsured