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Lumberton, MS


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Lumberton, Mississippi

Lumberton, Mississippi, in Lamar county, is 48 miles NW of Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and 81 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 2,228 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Lumberton

In Lumberton, about 46% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Lumberton. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Lumberton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lumberton had a median family income of $26,603.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Lumberton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lumberton that were owner-occupied was 65%.

Commuting

In Lumberton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lumberton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lumberton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lumberton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lumberton, MS

Comparing Lumberton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity84
Senior Citizens34
Male Share of the Population25
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone43
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