Lumberton, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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

Population

20,704

Unemployment

7.9%

Poverty

31.3%

Median Home

$107,300

Median Income

$36,846

Median Rent

$665

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Lumberton SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Lumberton, NC Cost Of Living

90
Lumberton's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lumberton	North Carolina	National Average
Overall	90	95	100

Services	104	102	100
Groceries	99	100	100
Health	106	108	100
Housing	57	87	100
Transportation	108	96	100
Utilities	105	98	100

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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
2020	20,704	-2.3%
2019	21,198	-0.8%
2018	21,366	-1.3%
2017	21,646	-0.3%
2016	21,721	0.1%
2015	21,707	0.0%
2014	21,701	0.5%
2013	21,595	0.2%
2012	21,547	0.5%
2011	21,448	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lumberton

White

38.4% (7,940)

African American

37.2% (7,703)

American Indian

13.7% (2,841)

Asian

1.0% (203)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (40)

Two Or More

2.0% (419)

Hispanic

7.5% (1,558)

Race	Lumberton	NC	USA
White	38.4%	62.6%	60.1%
African American	37.2%	21.0%	12.2%
American Indian	13.7%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	1.0%	2.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.0%	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	7.5%	9.5%	18.2%

Gender in Lumberton

Female

53.5% (11,079)

Male

46.5% (9,625)

Gender	Lumberton	NC	USA
Female	53.5%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	46.5%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lumberton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (1,242)

9-12th Grade

14.0% (2,898)

High School / GED

28.0% (5,797)

Some College

20.0% (4,140)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (2,070)

Bachelor's Degree

12.0% (2,484)

Master's Degree

7.0% (1,449)

Professional Degree

2.0% (414)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (207)

Education	Lumberton	NC	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	14.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	28.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Lumberton, North Carolina

Less than $10,000

15.7% (324,087)

$10,000 to $14,999

9.4% (193,939)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.6% (260,579)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.9% (205,900)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.3% (275,388)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.6% (303,013)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.3% (233,525)

$100,000 to $149,999

7.2% (150,082)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.0% (62,653)

$200,000 or more

3.0% (61,229)

Income	Lumberton	NC	USA
Less than $10,000	15.7%	6.2%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	9.4%	4.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.6%	9.7%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.9%	10.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.3%	13.6%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.6%	18.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.3%	12.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	7.2%	13.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.0%	5.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.0%	6.0%	8.3%