Lenoir, North Carolina
Lenoir: city in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States
About
Lenoir is a city located in the county of Caldwell in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,228 and a population density of 341 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,911 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lenoir
| Population | 17,911 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Different from | Lenoir County |
| Postal code | 28633–28645 |
| Phone Area Codes | 828 |
| Area | 53.52 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9140,-81.5390 |
| Altitude | 1,168 feet / 356 meters |
| Capital city | Lenoir is capital of Caldwell County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:45:04 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 335 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.77% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lenoir is located at 35°54'50"N 81°32'20"W (35.9140200, -81.5389800).
Lenoir map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Official website of Lenoir
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lenoir decreased by 1.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,228 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,071 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,965 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,953 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,860 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,801 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,892 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,908 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,903 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,913 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,911 | -0.01% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lenoir
1T.H. Broyhill Walking Park
945 Lakewood Cir SW, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States View details
Phone: +18287572165 | Website available
2J.E. Broyhill Park
509 Ridge St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States View details
Phone: +18287572187 | Website available
3Caldwell Historical Museum
112 Vaiden St, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States View details
Phone: +18287584004 | Website available
4Tuttle Educational State Forest
3420 Playmore Beach Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States View details
Phone: +18287575608 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lenoir
1City of Lenoir
801 West Ave NW, Lenoir, NC 28645 View details
Phone: +18287572200 | Website available
2Cajah Mountain Town Hall
1800 Connelly Springs Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645 View details
Phone: +18287285053 | Website available
3Gamewell Town Hall
2750 Old Morganton Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645 View details
Phone: +18287541991 | Website available
4N.C. Cooperative Extension | Caldwell County Center
120 Hospital Ave Unit 1, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States View details
Phone: +18287571290 | Website available
People born in Lenoir (23)
People born in Lenoir, including biochemist Kary Mullis, politician Jim Broyhill, musician Carl Story, .
More notable people
- Charlie Cozart (American baseball player) he was born in 17/10/1919
- Claude Baker (American composer) he was born in 12/04/1948
- Claudia Church (American musician) she was born in 12/01/1962
- Gary Everhardt (Director of the United States National Park Service) he was born in 01/01/1936
- James Braxton Craven, Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 03/04/1918
- Jan Karon (American novelist, children's writer, non-fiction writer) she was born in 01/01/1937
- Johnny Allen (baseball player) he was born in 30/09/1904
- Larry Smith (American racing driver, born 1942) he was born in 02/06/1942
- Leonard Bolick (American bishop)
- Linda Combs (Controller, Office of Management and Budget) she was born in 01/01/1946
- Louis Round Wilson (American librarian (1876-1979)) he was born in 27/12/1876
- Robert B. Downs (American writer and librarian) he was born in 25/05/1903
- Rube Walker (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 16/05/1926
- Verlon Walker (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 07/03/1929
- Lindsay Deal (American baseball player) he was born in 03/09/1911
- Harry Martin (American judge) he was born in 13/01/1920
- Nick Easton (American-football player (1992-)) he was born in 16/06/1992
- Magruder Tuttle (American-football player (1908-1998)) he was born in 21/07/1908
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lenoir, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lenoir, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lenoir.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lenoir Post Office | Lenoir (NC) | 28645 |
Other cities in Caldwell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caldwell County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst | 17,014 | Village in North Carolina |
| Sawmills | 5,156 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Granite Falls | 4,657 | City in Minnesota |
| Gamewell | 3,993 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Hudson | 3,703 | Town in North Carolina |
| Cajahs Mountain | 2,823 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Northlakes | 1,534 | Township in Caldwell County, North Carolina |
| Rhodhiss | 1,021 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Forest Hills | 376 | Village in North Carolina, United States |
| Cedar Rock | 299 | Human settlement in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lenoir distances to largest North Carolina cities