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Lenoir County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Lenoir County has 55,837 residents, up 1.4% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,441 households moved in and 1,194 moved out (+247 net), bringing in a net $6.2M of income. Median household income is $45,143, the median home $120,500 and median rent $861 a month.
In North Carolina: 74th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 38th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 95th of 100 counties for median household income · 92nd of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lenoir County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, NC | 206 | $7.5M |
| Pitt County, NC | 194 | $10.2M |
| Greene County, NC | 85 | $2.9M |
| Duplin County, NC | 73 | $2.8M |
| Wake County, NC | 69 | $2.9M |
| Onslow County, NC | 65 | $3.0M |
| Craven County, NC | 58 | $2.3M |
| Johnston County, NC | 35 | $2.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lenoir County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pitt County, NC | 188 | $8.5M |
| Wayne County, NC | 141 | $5.2M |
| Greene County, NC | 87 | $3.7M |
| Wake County, NC | 71 | $6.4M |
| Duplin County, NC | 56 | $2.1M |
| Onslow County, NC | 39 | $1.7M |
| Craven County, NC | 36 | $1.6M |
| Jones County, NC | 31 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.