Lenoir County, North Carolina

Lenoir County
County
Lenoir County Courthouse in Kinston
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°14′24″N 77°38′08″W / 35.240066°N 77.635514°W / 35.240066; -77.635514
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1791
Named forWilliam Lenoir
SeatKinston
Largest communityKinston
Area
 • Total401.37 sq mi (1,039.5 km2)
 • Land399.09 sq mi (1,033.6 km2)
 • Water2.28 sq mi (5.9 km2)  0.57%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total55,122
 • Density138.12/sq mi (53.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.lenoircountync.gov

Lenoir County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 55,122 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Kinston.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Lenoir County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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