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Lenoir, NC

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Population
18,372
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,172 ft
Median Home Value
$179,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$664/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,910
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityHickory, North Carolina16 miles away · 45,975 residents.

About Lenoir

Lenoir is a city and the county seat of Caldwell County, North Carolina, situated in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bordered to the northeast by the Brushy Mountains, the city of approximately 18,300 is overlooked by Hibriten Mountain, which defines the eastern skyline. The community features a designated Downtown Historic District, which serves as the local commercial and cultural center, and offers nearby access to outdoor recreation in the Pisgah National Forest.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.8ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+98.0rating

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