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Lumberton

North Carolina · 19,025 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 $36,846. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,300. The poverty rate of 31.3% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,025
−9%since 2000
from 20,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,048 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K22K1990201020202024Lumberton
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,846
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,782 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,666
+33%since 2000
from $15,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
52.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35%(6,657)
Black35.6%(6,764)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,888)
Asian2%(379)
Other15.9%(3,032)
Diversity Score88.3%(16,794)
Diversity Score
88
+32%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, North Carolina?

Lumberton, North Carolina has about 19,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lumberton, North Carolina earns about $36,846 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 $107,300, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, North Carolina?

About 21.6% 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 31.3% 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 318 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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