Lenoir County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lenoir County, North Carolina
Lenoir County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
54,919
Median Age
41.9
Male Median
39.6
Female Median
44.4
Lenoir County, North Carolina Population Growth

Lenoir County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -7.4%%.
-7.4%% Growth
Lenoir County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lenoir County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9 | 54,919 |
| 2023 | 42.2 | 54,917 |
| 2022 | 42.7 | 55,071 |
| 2021 | 42.9 | 55,344 |
| 2020 | 42.3 | 56,350 |
| 2019 | 42.7 | 56,756 |
| 2018 | 42.2 | 57,227 |
| 2017 | 41.9 | 57,934 |
| 2016 | 42.1 | 58,343 |
| 2015 | 42.1 | 58,782 |
| 2014 | 41.3 | 59,095 |
| 2013 | 41.1 | 59,277 |
| 2012 | 41.0 | 59,372 |
| 2011 | 40.8 | 59,326 |
| 2010 | 40.6 | 59,307 |
Lenoir County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.8% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–54 | 22.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 21.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Lenoir County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 78.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lenoir County, North Carolina
The median age in Lenoir County, North Carolina is 41.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lenoir County, North Carolina is 54,919.
In Lenoir County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lenoir County, North Carolina has remained stable.