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Lumberton, NC


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Lumberton, North Carolina

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

The People and Families of Lumberton

In Lumberton, about 40% of adults are married. People in Lumberton are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lumberton had a median family income of $33,839.

Political Inclinations

Lumberton folks tended to give their money ($18,095) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. 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 57%.

Commuting

In Lumberton, 97% of commuters drive to work.

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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