Lumberton, NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

116,858

0.608% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.5

0.815% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

28.8%

6.12% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$40,318

2.35% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$88,600

1.03% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

42,751

1.99% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lumberton, NC had a population of 117k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $40,318. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lumberton, NC declined from 117,573 to 116,858, a −0.608% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,393 to $40,318, a 2.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lumberton, NC are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (39.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (23.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.2%), Other (Hispanic) (7.48%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%).

None of the households in Lumberton, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Lumberton, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lumberton, NC are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2,049 degrees awarded in 2022) and Robeson Community College (609 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lumberton, NC was $88,600, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

Most people in Lumberton, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Lumberton, NC was 2 cars per household.

Lumberton, NC borders Bennettsville, SC, Fayetteville, NC, Laurinburg, NC, and Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC.

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United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Lumberton, NC is home to a population of 117k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.12% of Lumberton, NC residents were born outside of the country (5.98k people).

In 2023, there were 1.66 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.7k people) in Lumberton, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 27.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of Lumberton, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lumberton, NC was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lumberton, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lumberton, NC

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
45.7k ± 374
White (Non-Hispanic)
27.6k ± 106
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.1k ± 240

10.5%

Hispanic Population

12.2k people

10.5% of the people in Lumberton, NC are hispanic (12.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lumberton, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

5.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.98k people

4.37%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.14k people

As of 2023, 5.12% of Lumberton, NC residents (5.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lumberton, NC was 4.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lumberton, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,610 ± 256
Gulf War (2001-)
1,257 ± 237
Gulf War (1990s)
1,072 ± 224

Lumberton, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lumberton, NC employs 42.8k people. The largest industries in Lumberton, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,061 people), Manufacturing (7,035 people), and Retail Trade (4,459 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,875), Utilities ($50,515), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,782).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

42.8k

2023 Value

± 1,222

−1.99%

1 Year decline

± 4.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lumberton, NC declined at a rate of −1.99%, from 43.6k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lumberton, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,615 people), Production Occupations (4,554 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (3,731 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lumberton, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.8k

2023 Value

± 1,222

−1.99%

1 Year decline

± 4.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lumberton, NC declined at a rate of −1.99%, from 43.6k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lumberton, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,061 people), Manufacturing (7,035 people), and Retail Trade (4,459 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lumberton, NC, though some of these residents may live in Lumberton, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,732

Median earning men ± $1,611

$31,596

Median earning women ± $730

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($56,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,730), and Information ($50,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($42,911), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,373), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,160).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

173
Other Services (except Public Administration)
144
Retail Trade
117
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$441k
Manufacturing
$281k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$159k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lumberton, NC awarded 2,658 degrees. The student population of Lumberton, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,206 male students and 6,361 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lumberton, NC are White (1,021 and 39.1%), followed by Black or African American (672 and 25.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (492 and 18.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (233 and 8.92%).

The largest universities in Lumberton, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2,049 and 77.1%) and Robeson Community College (609 and 22.9%).

The most popular majors in Lumberton, NC are General Business Administration & Management (627 and 23.6%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (195 and 7.34%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (179 and 6.73%).

The median tuition cost in Lumberton, NC for a public four year colleges is $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lumberton, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,567 (33.5% men and 66.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,567 students enrolled in Lumberton, NC, 33.5% men and 66.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,371 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
189 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
179 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
150 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lumberton, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 189 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lumberton, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
2,049 degrees awarded
Robeson Community College
609 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Pembroke with 2,049 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 937 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lumberton, NC, which is 0.544 times less than the 1,721 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,021 degrees mean that there were 1.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 672 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,495) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lumberton, NC was $88,600 in 2023, which is 0.292 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $87,700 to $88,600, a 1.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Lumberton, NC is 65.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lumberton, NC have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lumberton, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lumberton, NC is $40,318. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Lumberton, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $101,763, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $99,243 and $91,548.

Housing

Property

$88,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,111

$28,049

Median Property Taxes

±$960

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lumberton, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lumberton, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.6%

Homeownership

2023

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.6% of the housing units in Lumberton, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lumberton, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lumberton, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $101,763, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $99,243 and $91,548.

The following map shows all of the counties in Lumberton, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,318

Median Household Income

± $1,300

42.7k

Number of Households

± 1,149

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.7k households in Lumberton, NC grew to $40,318 from the previous year's value of $39,393.

The following chart displays the households in Lumberton, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lumberton, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.2%)
Carpooled (8.22%)
Worked At Home (3.85%)

In 2023, 85.2% of workers in Lumberton, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.22%) and those who worked at home (3.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lumberton, NC have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in Lumberton, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lumberton, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lumberton, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lumberton, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lumberton, NC (32.6k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lumberton, NC is Native American, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.7% of the population of Lumberton, NC has health coverage, with 29.2% on employee plans, 32.6% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.3%

Uninsured

29.2%

Employer Coverage

32.6%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lumberton, NC declined by 1.2% from 14.5% to 14.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lumberton, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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