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Lumberton

Texas · 11,943 residents · 13.41 sq mi
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Lumberton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,254. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,943
+37%since 2000
from 8,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
891 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K15K1990201020202024Lumberton
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,254
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,011 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,469
+45%since 2000
from $19,640 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(11,096)
Black0.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(567)
Asian0.7%(82)
Other1%(115)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,934)
Diversity Score
16
+119%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, Texas?

Lumberton, Texas has about 11,943 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumberton, Texas?

The typical household in Lumberton, Texas earns about $74,254 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 $141,300, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, Texas?

About 22.8% 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 6.8% 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 5,304 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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