Time Zone: Lenoir County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Kinston is the Seat for Lenoir County.
Lenoir County was founded in 1791.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lenoir had a population of 56,387 people. This is a decrease of 5.47% since the last Census (which gave a population of 59,648 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lenoir represented 0.74% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 40th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 59,495 | -0.26% | +5.51% since 2009 |
2009 | 56,387 | -5.47% | -0.51% since 2008 |
2008 | 56,674 | -4.99% | |
2007 | 56,657 | -5.01% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 59,648 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lenoir County Census Page for Lenoir County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Lenoir County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Lenoir County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Kinston | 22,056 | 23,688 | 6.89% decrease |
La Grange | 2,737 | 2,844 | 3.76% decrease |
Grifton | 2,264 | 2,073 | 9.21% increase |
Pink Hill | 527 | 521 | 1.15% increase |
Websites for Lenoir County
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