Lumberton, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

20,928

Unemployment

7.8%

Poverty

32.4%

Median Home

$109,800

Median Income

$36,935

Median Rent

$694

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Lumberton SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Lumberton, NC Cost Of Living

89
Lumberton's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lumberton	North Carolina	National Average
Overall	89	95	100

Services	102	101	100
Groceries	98	98	100
Health	107	108	100
Housing	58	85	100
Transportation	108	94	100
Utilities	103	98	100

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Lumberton, NC Photos

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Rankings for Lumberton in North Carolina

Ranks #35 in Worst Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #53 in Cheapest Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #107 in Best Places To Live In North Carolina

Map Of Lumberton, NC

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Population over time in Lumberton

Year	Population	% Change
2019	20,928	-1.3%
2018	21,198	-0.8%
2017	21,366	-1.3%
2016	21,646	-0.3%
2015	21,721	0.1%
2014	21,707	0.0%
2013	21,701	0.5%
2012	21,595	0.2%
2011	21,547	0.5%
2010	21,448	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lumberton

White

38.7% (8,107)

African American

35.3% (7,398)

American Indian

12.8% (2,676)

Asian

1.2% (259)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (47)

Two Or More

2.1% (431)

Hispanic

9.6% (2,010)

Race	Lumberton	NC	USA
White	38.7%	63.1%	60.7%
African American	35.3%	21.1%	12.3%
American Indian	12.8%	1.1%	0.7%
Asian	1.2%	2.8%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.1%	2.2%	2.4%
Hispanic	9.6%	9.4%	18.0%

Gender in Lumberton

Female

51.7% (10,811)

Male

48.3% (10,117)

Gender	Lumberton	NC	USA
Female	51.7%	51.3%	50.8%
Male	48.3%	48.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lumberton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (1,464)

9-12th Grade

13.0% (2,720)

High School / GED

31.0% (6,487)

Some College

20.0% (4,185)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (1,883)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (2,720)

Master's Degree

5.0% (1,046)

Professional Degree

1.0% (209)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (209)

Education	Lumberton	NC	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	13.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	10.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Lumberton, North Carolina

Less than $10,000

13.9% (291,562)

$10,000 to $14,999

9.7% (203,946)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.7% (286,580)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.9% (207,170)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.7% (329,069)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.3% (300,059)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.3% (195,156)

$100,000 to $149,999

7.6% (159,699)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.9% (60,363)

$200,000 or more

2.8% (59,191)

Income	Lumberton	NC	USA
Less than $10,000	13.9%	6.4%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	9.7%	5.0%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.7%	10.3%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.9%	10.3%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.7%	13.9%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.3%	18.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.3%	12.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	7.6%	13.1%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.9%	5.1%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.8%	5.4%	7.7%