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Lumberton

Texas · 13,554 residents · 13.41 sq mi
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Lumberton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,554
+55%since 2000
from 8,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+12%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K15K1990201020202024Lumberton
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,167
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,011 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,212
+89%since 2000
from $19,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(11,755)
Black0.5%(74)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(971)
Asian1.2%(163)
Other1.5%(199)
Diversity Score24.6%(3,330)
Diversity Score
25
+232%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, Texas?

Lumberton, Texas has about 13,554 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumberton, Texas?

The typical household in Lumberton, Texas earns about $83,167 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 $194,000, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, Texas?

About 24.5% 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 5.8% 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 6,915 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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