Lenoir County, North Carolina

Lenoir County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 59,495 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Kinston.[2]

Lenoir County
Lenoir County Courthouse located at 130 S Queen Street, Kinston.
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°14′N 77°38′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1791
Named forWilliam Lenoir
SeatKinston
Largest cityKinston
Area
  Total403 sq mi (1,040 km2)
  Land401 sq mi (1,040 km2)
  Water2.2 sq mi (6 km2)  0.6%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2018)
55,976
  Density149/sq mi (58/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.lenoir.nc.us

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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