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Lumberton

Texas · 14,123 residents (2025 est.) · 13.41 sq mi
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Lumberton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,623. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $291,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,963
+60%since 2000
from 8,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,041 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+24%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,123 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K15K1990201020202024Lumberton
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,623
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,011 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,801
+159%since 2000
from $19,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−7%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,900
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,067
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(8,379)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(244)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(645)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(12,427)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,028)
Asian1.1%(147)
Other2.5%(351)
Diversity Score25.2%(3,521)
Diversity Score
25
+241%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, Texas?

Lumberton, Texas has about 13,963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumberton, Texas?

The typical household in Lumberton, Texas earns about $107,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumberton, Texas expensive?

In Lumberton, Texas, the median home is worth about $291,900, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, Texas?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lumberton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumberton, Texas?

About 3.7% of people in Lumberton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumberton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumberton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,324 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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