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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lumberton

North Carolina · 20,795 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 $26,782. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $65,900. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,795
+11%since 1990
from 18,707 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,030 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.3
+4%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K22K1990201020202024Lumberton
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,782
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,030 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,504
+45%since 1990
from $10,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
25.9%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
42.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+13%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, North Carolina?

Lumberton, North Carolina has about 20,795 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lumberton, North Carolina earns about $26,782 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 $65,900, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, North Carolina?

About 20.4% 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 25.9% of people in Lumberton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumberton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumberton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,088 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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