The Town FilesLenoir County, North Carolina
54,919 people. The median home is worth $120,500 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $45,143.
Towns in Lenoir County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinston | 19,900 | $119,300 | $36,878 | 42.9 |
| La Grange | 2,595 | $83,800 | $48,078 | 35.3 |
People and housing
| Lenoir County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $861 | $969 |
| Median household income | $45,143 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 41.9 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
29,083 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,091 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 391 storm events in Lenoir County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lenoir County has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).