Lumberton, North Carolina Population 2022
Lumberton is a city located in Robeson County North Carolina. Lumberton has a 2020 population of 19,716. Lumberton is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -8.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,543 in 2010.
The average household income in Lumberton is $54,423 with a poverty rate of 32.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $694 per month, and the median house value is $109,800. The median age in Lumberton is 34.9 years, 32.7 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
Lumberton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lumbertonwas:
- White: 41.11%
- Black or African American: 35.35%
- Native American: 12.93%
- Other race: 6.59%
- Two or more races: 2.77%
- Asian: 1.24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 128,107 | -1,259 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 129,366 | -1,259 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 130,625 | -1,259 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 131,884 | -742 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 132,626 | -757 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 133,383 | -1,077 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 134,460 | -471 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 134,931 | -205 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 135,136 | -326 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 135,462 | 279 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 135,183 | 690 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 134,493 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,604 | 41.11% |
| Black or African American | 7,398 | 35.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,707 | 12.93% |
| Some Other Race | 1,380 | 6.59% |
| Two or More Races | 580 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 259 | 1.24% |
Lumberton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,142 | 2.72 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 2,606 | 1.2 | 42.3 |
| Married | 2,497 | 3.51 | 66.3 |
| Female | 1,606 | 3.67 | 27.6 |
| Male | 433 | 3.77 | 37.9 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,014 | 7.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,748 | 12.90% |
| High School Graduate | 4,211 | 31.08% |
| Some College | 2,681 | 19.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,170 | 8.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,701 | 12.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,023 | 7.55% |
Lumberton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,192 | 5,331 | 1,714 |
| Black | 4,397 | 3,571 | 555 |
| Native American | 1,813 | 1,234 | 257 |
| Hispanic | 819 | 354 | 51 |
| Other Race | 533 | 173 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 197 | 151 | 71 |
| Asian | 163 | 161 | 85 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.15%.
$31,500
Average Earnings
$36,058
Average Male
$26,372
Average Female
Lumberton Language by Age
Lumberton Language
89.33% of Lumberton residents speak only English, while 10.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.94% of the population.
Lumberton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,860 | 3,145 | 45.85% |
| White | 7,417 | 1,236 | 16.66% |
| Native | 2,584 | 1,050 | 40.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,917 | 672 | 35.05% |
| Other | 562 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 574 | 137 | 23.87% |
| Asian | 245 | 62 | 25.31% |
32.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.13%
Male Poverty Rate
33.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lumberton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lumberton is Black, with 45.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lumberton is Multiple, with 23.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.60%.
Lumberton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lumberton Married by Age and Sex
Lumberton Marriage
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 55-64.
Lumberton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 8.25% |
| Black | 343 | 6.63% |
| Native American | 142 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 4.55% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4.85% |
| Asian | 8 | 4.65% |
Lumberton Veterans by Education
13.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.75%
Born in Lumberton
92.86%
Native Born
7.14%
Foreign Born
5.02%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.86% of Lumberton residents were born in the United States, with 73.75% having been born in North Carolina. 5.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19,716 | -256 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 19,972 | -256 | -1.27% |
| 2020 | 20,228 | -256 | -1.25% |
| 2019 | 20,484 | -256 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 20,740 | -206 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 20,946 | -198 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 21,144 | -195 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 21,339 | -163 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 21,502 | -13 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 21,515 | -88 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 21,603 | -1 | -0.00% |
| 2011 | 21,604 | 61 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 21,543 | 748 | 0.35% |
| 2000 | 20,795 | 2,194 | 1.12% |
| 1990 | 18,601 | 360 | 0.20% |
| 1980 | 18,241 | 1,280 | 0.73% |
| 1970 | 16,961 | 1,656 | 1.03% |
| 1960 | 15,305 | 6,119 | 5.24% |
| 1950 | 9,186 | 3,383 | 4.70% |
| 1940 | 5,803 | 1,663 | 3.43% |
| 1930 | 4,140 | 1,449 | 4.40% |
| 1920 | 2,691 | 2,091 | 7.79% |
| 1900 | 600 | 0.00% |