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Lumberton

North Carolina · 21,542 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 $29,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $93,700. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
21,542
+4%since 2000
from 20,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+3%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K22K1990201020202024Lumberton
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,838
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,782 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,749
+27%since 2000
from $15,504 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39%(8,411)
Black36.7%(7,914)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,451)
Asian2.4%(512)
Other15.7%(3,384)
Diversity Score85.8%(18,488)
Diversity Score
86
+28%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, North Carolina?

Lumberton, North Carolina has about 21,542 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lumberton, North Carolina earns about $29,838 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 $93,700, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, North Carolina?

About 19.5% 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 29.9% 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 2,835 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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