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Lenoir County, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°14′N 77°38′W / 35.24°N 77.64°W / 35.24; -77.64
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Lenoir County
County
Official seal of Lenoir County
Seal
Map of North Carolina highlighting Lenoir County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°14′N 77°38′W / 35.24°N 77.64°W / 35.24; -77.64
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1791
Named forWilliam Lenoir
SeatKinston
Area
 • Total402 sq mi (1,040 km2)
 • Land400 sq mi (1,000 km2)
 • Water2 sq mi (5 km2)  0.56%
Population
 (2000)
 • Total59,648
 • Density150/sq mi (58/km2)
Websitewww.co.lenoir.nc.us

Lenoir County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 59,648, and estimated to be 57,961 in 2005.[1] Its county seat is KinstonTemplate:GR, located on the Neuse River, across which the county has its territory.

History

The county was formed by European Americans in 1791 from the southern part of Dobbs County. It was named for William Lenoir (1751-1839), an officer in the American Revolutionary War who took part in the Battle of Kings Mountain. He was a prominent political leader; when the county was established, he was serving as Speaker of the North Carolina Senate.

Law and government

Lenoir County is a member of the regional Eastern Carolina Council of Governments.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 402 square miles (1,041.2 km2), of which 400 square miles (1,036.0 km2) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km2) (0.56%) is water.

Townships

The county is divided into twelve townships: Contentnea Neck, Falling Creek, Institute, Kinston, Moseley Hall, Neuse, Pink Hill, Sand Hill, Southwest, Trent, Vance, and Woodington.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

As of 2005, there were 57,961 people, 23,862 households, and 16,178 families residing in the county. The population density was 149.2 people per square mile (58/km²). There were 27,940 housing units at an average density of 68 per square mile (26/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 58.1% White, 40.9% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.88% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. 3.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[1]

There were 23,862 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.40% were married couples living together, 17.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% were non-families. 28.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,952, and the median income for a family was $38,815. Males had a median income of $28,879 versus $21,536 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,744. About 12.60% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.00% of those under age 18 and 18.40% of those age 65 or over.[1]

Education

The City of Kinston and Lenoir County merged school systems in 1992. There are three public high schools in Lenoir County: North Lenoir, South Lenoir and Kinston High School. There are three public middle schools: E.B. Frink, Rochelle and Woodington. There are also eight public elementary schools: Banks, La Grange, Moss Hill, Northeast, Northwest, Pink Hill, Southeast and Southwood. Additionally, Contentnea-Savannah is a kindergarten to eighth grade school; there is one alternative school, Sampson.[2]

Lenoir County is home to two private academies -- Arendell Parrott Academy and Bethel Christian Academy -- and two charter academies -- Kinston Charter Academy and Children's Village Academy.

Transportation

Passenger

Roads

  • The main highway in the county is US 70, which offers access to the North Carolina coast and I-95.
  • Other highways that run through the county include US 258, NC 11, NC 58, NC 903 and NC 55.

Health

Lenoir County is home to the Lenoir Memorial Hospital, a 261-bed non-proft facility located in Kinston.

Cities and towns

Map of Lenoir County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Welcome to Lenoir County
  2. ^ Lenoir County Public Schools

35°14′N 77°38′W / 35.24°N 77.64°W / 35.24; -77.64

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