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Lumberton

Mississippi · 2,086 residents · 7.109 sq mi
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Lumberton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,625. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,600. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,086
−6%since 2000
from 2,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lumberton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,625
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,178 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,884
+13%since 2000
from $11,384 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$322
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(1,008)
Black53.5%(1,193)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(1,398)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(879)
Black56.2%(1,172)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(48)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,350)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, Mississippi?

Lumberton, Mississippi has about 2,086 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumberton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lumberton, Mississippi earns about $20,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumberton, Mississippi expensive?

In Lumberton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $71,600, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, Mississippi?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lumberton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumberton, Mississippi?

About 37.4% of people in Lumberton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumberton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumberton, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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