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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lumberton

North Carolina · 18,707 residents · 18.155 sq mi
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Lumberton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,030. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $49,200. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,707
−10%vs 2000
vs 20,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,030 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
18K19K20K21K22K1990201020202024Lumberton
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,030
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,782 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,704
−31%vs 2000
vs $15,504 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.1%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$286
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
56.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.7% in 2000
43.4% rent
2.6
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(9,742)
Black35.3%(7,333)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(686)
Asian0.9%(187)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(13,956)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(10,679)
Black30.4%(5,690)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(41)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other12.2%(2,285)
Diversity Score71.1%(13,295)
71
+6%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.6%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, North Carolina?

Lumberton, North Carolina has about 18,707 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lumberton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lumberton, North Carolina earns about $19,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumberton, North Carolina expensive?

In Lumberton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, North Carolina?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lumberton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumberton, North Carolina?

About 29.1% of people in Lumberton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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