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Lumberton, NJ


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Lumberton, New Jersey

Introduction to Lumberton, New Jersey

Lumberton, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 10 miles SE of Bensalem, Pennsylvania and 19 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Philadelphia area. There are 10,461 residents in Lumberton.

Lumberton History

Lumberton got its name because of the abundance of pine trees in the area. The area had two lumberyards as well as saw mills. Robert Dimsdale was among the early developers of the area. He bought a tract of land in 1683 on the northern part of Rancocas Creek and went on to develop a community around a sawmill. Lumberton was officially incorporated in 1860.

Lumberton and nearby Attractions

  • Village Green
  • Bryan Freeman Park
  • Nature Trail
  • Rancocas State Park
  • PAWS Farm Nature Center
  • Golden Pheasant Golf Club

Things To Do In Lumberton

Lumberton has several parks and facilities for a wide range of activities. There are tennis courts, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, golf courses and football fields. The recreation department frequently arranges sporting contests and other entertainment and educational programs. The Nature Trail is excellent for hiking.

Lumberton Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport provides regular air transport services.

Lumberton Higher Education

Burlington County College and Holy Family College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lumberton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lumberton Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lumberton Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lumberton Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lumberton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lumberton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Lumberton, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime43
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