Population 21,596 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lumberton
Household size in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Lumberton sits right at the national average. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas as a whole, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.77, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Lumberton is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. The median age has climbed from 35.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Lumberton, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Lumberton has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lumberton
Renters in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lumberton is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 9.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lumberton as nationally: 8.9%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +6 |
Lumberton has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $824 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $903 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,229 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$441 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lumberton pays $1,229 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $441 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lumberton
Bachelor's degrees in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Lumberton (26.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lumberton is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, as it has nationally. Lumberton has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lumberton
| Period | Lumberton | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lumberton has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lumberton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | 2.65 | 39.6 | 8.1% | 16.8% | 8.9% | 2001 | $1,229 | 26.1% | 94.2% | 3.0% |
| Fletcher | 2.48 | 40.5 | 3.6% | 16.2% | 25.0% | 1995 | $942 | 5.4% | 100.0% | 25.1% |
| Rose Hill Acres | 3.03 | 40.6 | 8.9% | 5.3% | 21.1% | 1985 | $1,150 | 23.7% | 95.2% | 4.5% |
| Voth | 2.76 | 42.8 | 9.2% | 5.5% | 22.0% | 1978 | $1,068 | 26.1% | 94.6% | 6.3% |
| Nona | 2.42 | 44.2 | 15.5% | 17.0% | 13.4% | 1996 | $1,115 | 29.2% | 88.7% | 11.9% |
| Bevil Oaks | 2.56 | 42.9 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 19.0% | 1978 | $981 | 31.2% | 93.2% | 6.3% |
| Silsbee | 2.56 | 41.4 | 13.8% | 21.4% | 17.1% | 1982 | $1,022 | 15.4% | 88.5% | 6.4% |
| Kountze | 2.61 | 39.7 | 17.0% | 22.5% | 10.4% | 1992 | $1,120 | 22.3% | 88.4% | 9.4% |
| Pine Ridge | 2.68 | 39.3 | 8.5% | 6.1% | 14.9% | 1994 | $1,097 | 28.6% | 95.5% | 1.7% |
| Fresenius | 2.71 | 40.5 | 14.8% | 24.2% | 10.2% | 1990 | $946 | 21.1% | 87.0% | 9.0% |
| Lillard | 2.26 | 47.0 | 4.9% | 8.0% | 14.0% | 1986 | $897 | 12.3% | 91.4% | 8.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lumberton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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