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Lumber Bridge

North Carolina · 80 residents (2025 est.) · 0.67 sq mi
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With 75 people, Lumber Bridge is a city in North Carolina. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Getting to work takes 11 minutes on average. There are 43 fewer people here than in 2000. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,500. 3% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

75
−36%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
80 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
112 / sq mi
−16%since 2009
from 133 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
38.5
−10%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.67 sq mi
Population, 19902024
60769210712319902000201020202024Lumber Bridge
202475
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.3%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.7%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416%(12)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.3%(7)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412%(9)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412%(9)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$65,417
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$36,091
+188%since 2000
from $12,513 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
22.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.474
+41%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$172,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
65.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
34.1% rent
19.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.83 people
+1%since 2010
from 1.82 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
22.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.6
+2%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(96)
Black11%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(43)
Black26.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(2)
Other13.3%(10)
73
+41%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino2.7%(2)
Ancestry
English17.3%(13)
German8%(6)
Irish5.3%(4)
American2.7%(2)
French2.7%(2)
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−27%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
60.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
2.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
73.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
28.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
54.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
14.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
8.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2013
from 11.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
81.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30%(9)
Married63.3%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.7%(2)
Women 15+
Never married9.4%(3)
Married56.3%(18)
Widowed21.9%(7)
Divorced12.5%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2013
from 11.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
54.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
6.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
17.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
84.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)55.6%(5)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.3%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina?

Lumber Bridge, North Carolina has about 75 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina earns about $65,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumber Bridge, North Carolina expensive?

In Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $172,500, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina?

About 22.7% of people in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumber Bridge, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumber Bridge, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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