Lumberton is a city located in Robeson County North Carolina. Lumberton has a 2024 population of 19,086. Lumberton is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,225 in 2020.
The average household income in Lumberton is $61,002 with a poverty rate of 29.38%. The median age in Lumberton is 37.2 years: 35.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lumberton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,355 | 38.51% |
| Black or African American | 6,989 | 36.59% |
| Native American | 2,470 | 12.93% |
| Other race | 1,321 | 6.92% |
| Two or more races | 691 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 273 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,947 | 2.53 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Non Family | 2,798 | 1.15 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Married | 2,096 | 3.33 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Female | 1,718 | 3.54 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Male | 335 | 3.82 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
46.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,955 | 15.44% |
| Associates Degree | 1,395 | 11.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,536 | 12.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,194 | 9.43% |
| High School Graduate | 3,576 | 28.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 679 | 5.36% |
| Some College | 2,324 | 18.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,524 | 4,897 | 1,686 |
| Black | 4,479 | 3,374 | 626 |
| Native American | 1,605 | 1,104 | 200 |
| Hispanic | 599 | 236 | 31 |
| Other Race | 435 | 110 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 274 | 77 |
| Asian | 179 | 177 | 110 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,682 | $51,094 | $47,130 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,188 | $77,438 | $54,375 |
| High School Graduate | $27,125 | $30,918 | $22,689 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,755 | $31,406 | $28,698 |
| Overall | $36,139 | $41,915 | $31,384 |
| Some College | $34,005 | $44,028 | $28,957 |
$36,139
Average Earnings
$41,915
Average Male
$31,384
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.95% of Lumberton residents speak only English, while 10.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,352 | 2,874 | 45.25% |
| Native | 2,381 | 971 | 40.78% |
| White | 6,453 | 717 | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 1,694 | 453 | 26.74% |
| Other | 1,232 | 413 | 33.52% |
| Multiple | 676 | 129 | 19.08% |
| Asian | 259 | 14 | 5.41% |
29.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.07%
Male Poverty Rate
32.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lumberton is Black, with 45.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lumberton is Asian, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.13% |
| High School | 34.7% |
| Some College | 16.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.43% |
| Female Employed | 17.88% |
| Male Employed | 7.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,468 | $76,673 |
| Households | $41,314 | $61,002 |
| Married Families | $85,219 | $107,741 |
| Non Families | $22,564 | $36,260 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.5%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
978
Number of Veterans
778
Male Veterans
200
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 276 |
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Second Gulf War | 153 |
| Korea | 66 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 338 |
| 65 to 74 | 216 |
| 75+ | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 654 | 10.87% |
| Black | 202 | 4.02% |
| Native American | 105 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2.38% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 4.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
73.77%
Born in Lumberton
92.82%
Native Born
7.18%
Foreign Born
5.17%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
92.82% of Lumberton residents were born in the United States, with 73.77% having been born in North Carolina. 5.17% 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 | 18,912 | -35 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 18,947 | -35 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 18,982 | -34 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 19,016 | -35 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 19,051 | -35 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 19,086 | -35 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 19,121 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 19,092 | -47 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 19,139 | -86 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 19,225 | -1,281 | -6.25% |
| 2019 | 20,506 | -280 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 20,786 | -203 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 20,989 | -195 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 21,184 | -198 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 21,382 | -164 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 21,546 | -16 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 21,562 | -86 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 21,648 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 21,647 | 63 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 21,584 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,795 | 2,194 | 11.8% |
| 1990 | 18,601 | 360 | 1.97% |
| 1980 | 18,241 | 1,280 | 7.55% |
| 1970 | 16,961 | 1,656 | 10.82% |
| 1960 | 15,305 | 6,119 | 66.61% |
| 1950 | 9,186 | 3,383 | 58.3% |
| 1940 | 5,803 | 1,663 | 40.17% |
| 1930 | 4,140 | 1,449 | 53.85% |
| 1920 | 2,691 | 2,091 | 348.5% |
| 1900 | 600 | -18,312 | -96.83% |