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Lumberton, NC · 1 counties · 119,941 residents (2025 est.) · 947.295 sq mi
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Lumberton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,978. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,500. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,902
−5%since 2000
from 123,339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+14%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:119,941 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
102K111K120K129K138K1990201020202024Lumberton
2024117K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,978
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,202 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,672
+79%since 2000
from $13,224 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+5%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(37,999)
Black25%(30,827)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(5,994)
Asian0.3%(385)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(87,925)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(27,182)
Black23.2%(27,088)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(12,723)
Asian0.8%(946)
Other41.9%(48,963)
Diversity Score88.1%(103,006)
Segregation Score35.2%(41,156)
Diversity Score
88
+24%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
−7%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 50.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

LumbertonCENTRAL18,955
What's inside

1 component county

Robeson CountyCENTRAL119,941
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumberton, NC?

Lumberton, NC has about 116,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumberton, NC?

The typical household in Lumberton, NC earns about $41,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumberton, NC expensive?

In Lumberton, NC, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Lumberton, NC?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lumberton, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumberton, NC?

About 27.2% of people in Lumberton, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumberton, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumberton, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,723 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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