Lenoir City, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 16793 people, 6913 households, and 4572 families residing in the city. The population density was 1013.7 people per square mile (391.39/kmē), it is North Carolina's 199th most densely populated city. There were 7461 housing units at an average density of 450.3 per square mile (173.86/kmē). The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87. Age range in the city was well distributed with 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males. The median age was 39 years, The median age of males was 36.8 years, for females the median age was 41.2 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 13583 White, 2470 Black or African American, 38 American Indian, 112 Asian, 19 Native Hawaiian, 189 from two or more races and 382 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $29369, it would be the 217th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $37280, making its North Carolina's 429th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16697, it is the 360th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $20302, Median income for males is $22527, compared with $17428 for females.
In 2000, 3728 pupils and students, of which 49.14% are male and 50.86% are female, 22.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.7% nursery or pri school, 7.43% kindergarten, 48.02% elementary school, 23.34% high school and 13.52% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16793 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 18069 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 18080 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 18023 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17952 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17871 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17757 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17767 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17767 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17786 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17890 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 78 | 209 | 287 |
| Kindergarten | 143 | 134 | 277 |
| Elementary school | 942 | 848 | 1790 |
| High school | 446 | 424 | 870 |
| College or graduate school | 223 | 281 | 504 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir city, North Carolina | $29369 | $37280 | $16697 |
| Caldwell County, North Carolina | $35739 | $41665 | $17353 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |