Lumberton is a city located in Lamar County Mississippi. Lumberton has a 2024 population of 1,648. Lumberton is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,628 in 2020.
The average household income in Lumberton is $48,286 with a poverty rate of 37.9%. The median age in Lumberton is 36.7 years: 26.8 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lumberton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,112 | 73.4% |
| White | 360 | 23.76% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 633 | 2.37 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Female | 238 | 2.67 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Non Family | 213 | 1.08 | 39 | 61 |
| Married | 158 | 3.27 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 24 | 4.92 | 75 | 25 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
44.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 8.48% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 13.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 8.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.99% |
| High School Graduate | 321 | 32.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 313 | 31.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 707 | 639 | 71 |
| White | 275 | 230 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,258 | $0 | $47,258 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,794 | $0 | $55,625 |
| High School Graduate | $31,161 | $31,905 | $25,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,688 | $45,096 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,244 | $35,000 | $40,103 |
| Some College | $38,657 | $0 | $39,306 |
$39,244
Average Earnings
$35,000
Average Male
$40,103
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.86% of Lumberton residents speak only English, while 0.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,110 | 478 | 43.06% |
| White | 351 | 70 | 19.94% |
| Multiple | 38 | 22 | 57.89% |
37.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.96%
Male Poverty Rate
34.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lumberton is Multiple, with 57.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lumberton is White, with 19.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 44.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.5% |
| Some College | 17.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.58% |
| Female Employed | 15.97% |
| Male Employed | 4.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,087 | $56,159 |
| Households | $40,050 | $48,286 |
| Married Families | $65,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,554 | $31,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 45 | 5.92% |
| White | 38 | 11.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.22%
Born in Lumberton
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.13%
Naturalized
99.87% of Lumberton residents were born in the United States, with 84.22% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,673 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 1,668 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 1,663 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 1,658 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 1,653 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,648 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 1,643 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,643 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 1,645 | 17 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1,628 | -599 | -26.9% |
| 2019 | 2,227 | 13 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 2,214 | 27 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 2,187 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 2,190 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,187 | 21 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 2,166 | 25 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 2,141 | 28 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 2,113 | 21 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2,092 | 36 | 1.75% |
| 2010 | 2,056 | 0 | 0% |