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Lenoir, North Carolina

Introduction to Lenoir, North Carolina

Lenoir, North Carolina, in Caldwell county, is 49 miles NW of Gastonia, North Carolina and 61 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is included in the Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 16,793 people lived in Lenoir.

Lenoir History

The original settlement that occupied the land Lenoir sits on today was known as "Tucker's Barn". It was named after the Tucker family, early settlers in the area. The Tucker family's home became a gathering place for various occasions. Lenoir was officially established in 1791 as the county seat of Caldwell County. It was named after William Lenoir, a general in the American Revolutionary War and a participant in the Battle of King’s Mountain.

Lenoir and nearby Attractions

  • Caldwell Heritage Museum
  • Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
  • Hickory Museum of Art
  • Catawba Science Center
  • South Mountains State Park

Things To Do In Lenoir

The Caldwell Heritage Museum, the Catawba Science Center and the Hickory Museum of Art are all accessible from Lenoir. The Mast General Store has been in operation since the 1880s. At the Lake James State Park, visitors can indulge in activities like swimming, boating, fishing, camping and picnicking. Tweetsie Railroad, a theme park, is another popular destination close to Lenoir. Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city also offers easy access to Hibriten Mountain and the Brushy Mountains. In addition, residents of Lenoir organize the Caldwell County Fair and the Blackberry Festival every year.

Lenoir Transportation

The closest major airport is Charlotte/Douglas International.

Lenoir Higher Education

The city of Lenoir is home to the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. The Catawba Valley Community College, Lees-McRae College and Wilkes Community College are nearby as well.

High Points

Lenoir strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Lenoir Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Lenoir Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Lenoir Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lenoir, NC

Comparing Lenoir to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime47

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