Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lumberton, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,859

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

40%7,551

White

30.2%5,703

Hispanic/Latino

12.6%2,383

American Indian/Alaska Native

12.4%2,342

Two or More

3%562

Asian

1.5%290

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%17

Other

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%549

High School Diploma

26.9%3,229

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%541

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%1,614

Associate's Degree

11.3%1,349

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%1,366

Master's Degree

5.6%675

Professional Degree

1.6%191

Doctorate

0.6%70

HS or Higher

79.9%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,600

Median Renti

$866

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.9%3,031

Renter-Occupied

56.1%3,870

Total Units

8,322

Homeownership

43.9%

Vacancy Rate

17.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

10%303

$50K–$100K

22%668

$100K–$150K

17%514

$150K–$200K

17%516

$200K–$300K

18.2%551

$300K–$500K

12.9%392

$500K–$1M

2.9%87

Rent Distribution

Under $500

842

$500–$750

644

$750–$1,000

861

$1,000–$1,250

936

$1,250–$1,500

228

$1,500–$2,000

194

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%103

2010–2019

6.9%574

2000–2009

7.8%651

1990–1999

8.7%728

1980–1989

18%1,494

1970–1979

20.5%1,707

1960–1969

10.6%885

1950–1959

13.7%1,144

1940–1949

6.1%510

1939 or earlier

6.3%526

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.1%4,841

Utility Gas

24.3%1,679

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%337

No Fuel

0.3%23

Fuel Oil

0.2%15

Other

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,877

Mean Household Incomei

$63,621

Per Capita Incomei

$24,340

Poverty Ratei

28.5%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

7,025

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.1%764

$10K–$15K

11.9%819

$15K–$20K

6.1%423

$20K–$25K

4.6%317

$25K–$30K

5.4%374

$30K–$35K

6.5%448

$35K–$40K

2.9%197

$40K–$45K

3.2%224

$45K–$50K

5.9%404

$50K–$60K

7.7%532

$60K–$75K

9.2%635

$75K–$100K

10%687

$100K–$125K

5.9%407

$125K–$150K

2.6%180

$150K–$200K

3.3%228

$200K+

3.8%262

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,332

Residentsi

2,289

Avg. Tenant Renti

$296/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing729 homes72% occupied$274/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers312 homes82% occupied$385/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8244 homes92% occupied$241/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes95% occupied$331/mo rent

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,877/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

77.9%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

18.3%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

77.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.2% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,6548.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

639

Mexico

179

Philippines

130

India

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,512

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,612

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

870(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.2%Insured

14.8%Uninsured

Lumberton, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026