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Lumberton, NC


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Lumberton, North Carolina

Introduction to Lumberton, North Carolina

Lumberton, North Carolina, in Robeson county, is 30 miles S of Fayetteville, North Carolina and 82 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are 20,795 residents in the city.

Lumberton History

Lumberton was founded in 1787 and became the county seat of the newly formed Robeson County. General John Willis, one of the two American Revolutionary War heroes who founded Robeson County, originally donated the land that became Lumberton. The city was named after the Lumber River. It was incorporated in 1859.

Lumberton and nearby Attractions

  • Robeson County Showcase Museum
  • Robeson Planetarium & Science Center
  • Exploration Station
  • Lumber River State Park
  • Museum of the Native American Resource Center
  • Little Pee Dee State Park

Things To Do In Lumberton

Lumberton is home to the Exploration Station Museum. The Robeson County Showcase Museum and the Museum of the Native American Resource Center are nearby as well. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Lumberton Golf Club. The Lumber River Shopping Center is a popular local shopping destination. The Luther Britt Park, which has two huge lakes, offers facilities for fishing and swimming. The city also celebrates the Rumba on the Lumber Festival and the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair every year.

Lumberton Transportation

Fayetteville Regional is the closest major airport.

Lumberton Higher Education

Robeson Community College is located in the city of Lumberton. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Fayetteville State University and Coastal Carolina University are also close by.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Lumberton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Lumberton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lumberton, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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