Lenoir County, North Carolina
Lenoir County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Lenoir County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,495 and a population density of 57 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 55,720 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kinston. The county was created 235 years ago in 1790.
County Snapshot
Lenoir County at a glance
Lenoir County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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North Carolina counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
KinstonPopulation 19,849
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lenoir County
| Population | 55,720 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Lenoir |
| Area | 1041 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2392,-77.6413 |
| Named for | William Lenoir |
| Altitude | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Capital | Kinston |
| Establishment | January 01, 1791 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:24:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 54 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lenoir County is located at 35°14'21"N 77°38'29"W (35.2391500, -77.6412700). It has 6 neighbors: Craven County, Duplin County, Greene County, Jones County, Pitt County and Wayne County.
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The largest city of Lenoir County is Kinston with a population of 19,849. Other cities include and La Grange population 2,614. See all Lenoir County cities & populated places.
Lenoir County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lenoir County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kinston | 19,849 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| La Grange | 2,614 | Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States |
| Pink Hill | 511 | Township in Lenoir County, North Carolina |
Official website of Lenoir County
Official Website- Kinston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lenoir County decreased by 6.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,495 | - | census |
| 2011 | 59,411 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 59,114 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 58,732 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 58,255 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 57,981 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 57,240 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,622 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 55,990 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 55,949 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 55,720 | -0.41% | estimation process |
People born in Lenoir County (4)
People born in Lenoir County, including politician William Dunn Moseley, general Nathan Bryan Whitfield, Jim Perry, .
More notable people
- Andrew A. Best (American physician) he was born in 26/11/1916
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|---|---|---|
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| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
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| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
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| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
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