City safety & data profile

LumbertonNC

Lumberton, NC is a 22K-resident city in Robeson County with a median household income of $42,877.

Robeson County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lumberton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lumberton has a population larger than 48% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $152,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

22K
Population
Top 52%
By size
$42,877
Median income
$152,600
Median home
30.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Lumberton

Lumberton posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Lumberton area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Lumberton

Where Lumberton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$42,877 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lumberton, NC beyond the headline numbers

Lumberton sits inside Robeson County, North Carolina, at roughly 34.62°N, -79.01°W. Population 21,667, $42,877 median household income. Median home value $152,600, median rent $866. Poverty rate 30.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lumberton's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 47.7%, then obesity at 47.5%. 1 hospital in/around Lumberton, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lumberton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
21,667
Lumberton
Median Income
$42,877
-37% vs avg
Median Home Value
$152,600
-33% vs avg
Median Age
34.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Robeson County) - Lumberton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
117K-13%
Median Income
$41,978+41%
Median Home Value
$94,500+41%
Poverty Rate
27.2%-14%
Unemployment
5.9%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lumberton, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$866/mo
Poverty Rate
30.8% +117% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.2%
Work From Home 4.1%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 31.6%
African American 40.3%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
47.7%
Obesity
47.5%
Short Sleep Duration
38.3%
Physical Inactivity
36.4%
Current Smoking
20.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.8%
Diabetes
18%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.3%
Current Asthma
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.1%
Annual Checkup 82.2%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.5%
Stroke
6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LUMBERTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lumberton, NC? ▼
Lumberton, NC has a population of 21,667 people, located in Robeson County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Lumberton? ▼
The median household income in Lumberton, NC is $42,877 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 30.8%.
What is the median home value in Lumberton? ▼
The median home value in Lumberton, NC is $152,600. Median rent is $866/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lumberton? ▼
The top health indicators in Lumberton include High Blood Pressure (47.7%), Obesity (47.5%), Short Sleep Duration (38.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lumberton? ▼
Lumberton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lumberton? ▼
The median age in Lumberton, NC is 34.6 years. 19.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lumberton, NC is located in Robeson County, North Carolina. With a population of 22K and a $42,877 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lumberton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lumberton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lumberton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Robeson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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