Lumberton, NC Demographics

A map of Lumberton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	7,551	6,764	40.0%	35.6%
White	5,703	6,657	30.2%	35.0%
Hispanic	2,383	1,888	12.6%	9.9%
Native American/Other	2,370	2,616	12.6%	13.8%
Multiracial	562	721	3.0%	3.8%
Asian	290	379	1.5%	2.0%

Lumberton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 18,859, a less than 1% change from the 19,025 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.0% Black, 30.2% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 12.6% Native American/Other, 3.0% Multiracial, and 1.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lumberton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lumberton has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lumberton, that probability was 72.1% in 2020 and 71.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lumberton is ranked the 55th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lumberton was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lumberton's White Population

5,703 residents of Lumberton, or 30.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lumberton is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Lumberton ranks 689th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's White population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Lumberton's population has decreased from 35.0% to 30.2%.

Lumberton is more White than neighboring Orrum (25% White), Fairmont (26.5% White), and McDonald (25.5% White). Lumberton is less White than neighboring Barker Ten Mile (43.2% White), and Proctorville (76.1% White).

Lumberton's Black Population

7,551 residents of Lumberton, or 40.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lumberton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Lumberton ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Black residents' share of Lumberton's population has increased from 35.6% to 40.0%.

Lumberton is more Black than neighboring Barker Ten Mile (16.8% Black), Proctorville (9.2% Black), Orrum (10.7% Black), and McDonald (3.8% Black). Lumberton is less Black than neighboring Fairmont (51.2% Black).

Lumberton's Asian Population

290 residents of Lumberton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lumberton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Lumberton ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Asian residents' share of Lumberton's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Lumberton is more Asian than neighboring Barker Ten Mile (0% Asian), Proctorville (0% Asian), Orrum (0% Asian), Fairmont (0% Asian), and McDonald (0% Asian).

Lumberton's Hispanic Population

2,383 residents of Lumberton, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lumberton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lumberton ranks 214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lumberton's population has increased from 9.9% to 12.6%.

Lumberton is more Hispanic than neighboring Barker Ten Mile (0% Hispanic), Proctorville (0% Hispanic), Fairmont (1.3% Hispanic), and McDonald (6.6% Hispanic). Lumberton is less Hispanic than neighboring Orrum (64.3% Hispanic).

Lumberton's Native American/Other Population

2,370 residents of Lumberton, or 12.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lumberton is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Lumberton ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lumberton's population has decreased from 13.8% to 12.6%.

Lumberton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Proctorville (11.9% Native American/Other), and Orrum (0% Native American/Other). Lumberton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barker Ten Mile (26.9% Native American/Other), Fairmont (17% Native American/Other), and McDonald (52.8% Native American/Other).

Lumberton's Multiracial Population

562 residents of Lumberton, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lumberton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lumberton ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Lumberton's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.0%.

Lumberton is more Multiracial than neighboring Proctorville (2.8% Multiracial), and Orrum (0% Multiracial). Lumberton is less Multiracial than neighboring Barker Ten Mile (13.1% Multiracial), Fairmont (4% Multiracial), and McDonald (11.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.