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REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS. Hyper-Reach is a high‐speed Emergency Notification System that alerts residents of Lenoir County to emergency situations like severe storm warnings, road closures, water problems, evacuations, and others deemed necessary by public officials.
Lenoir County (⫽ l ɛ ˈ n ɔːr ⫽ le-NOR) is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 55,122. Its county seat is Kinston, located on the Neuse River, across which the county has its territory. Lenoir County comprises the Kinston, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.
We appreciate the Board of Commissioner's continued focus on improving the quality of life in Lenoir County. Investments in enhanced recreational assets will further make our community an attractive place to live and work.
Lenoir County’s County Seat, Kinston, was established in 1762 as “Kingston” and today is among the oldest cities in the state of North Carolina. The first court house in what is now Lenoir County was erected in 1779. It was a frame structure located at the corners of Queen and King Streets.
TAX DEPARTMENT. The Tax Office is charged with the listing, appraisal, and assessment of all property in the county in accordance with the provisions of law. The office maintains records of real estate, personal property, property transfers, property tax exemptions, exclusions, deferrals and billing information.
Lenoir County, NC is centrally located in eastern NC approximately 75 miles east of Raleigh (our state’s capital) and 75 miles west of Morehead City (one of our seaports and the beautiful crystal coast). Our county is a blend of agriculture and manufacturing.
Lenoir County, located in North Carolina's Coastal Plain region, was formed from no-longer-extant Dobbs County in 1791. It was named for General William Lenoir, a prominent Revolutionary War hero, Speaker of the State Senate, and trustee of the University of North Carolina.
Landlocked in North Carolina’s Coastal Plains region, Lenoir County is famous for its history, innovation, and as the birthplace of several notable persons.
Jul 1, 2022 · Lenoir County, North Carolina. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
Lenoir County, North Carolina has 399.1 square miles of land area and is the 62nd largest county in North Carolina by total area.
