Lumberton, NM Demographics

A map of Lumberton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	87	18	66.9%	25.7%
Hispanic	43	48	33.1%	68.6%
White	0	2	0.0%	2.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	2.9%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Lumberton, New Mexico has an estimated population of 130, a dramatic increase from the 70 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.9% Native American/Other, 33.1% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico 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 46.2% in 2020 and 44.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lumberton is ranked the 401st most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 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 462nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lumberton's White Population

0 residents of Lumberton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lumberton is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Lumberton ranks 463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Lumberton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Lumberton is less White than neighboring Dulce (1.3% White), Pagosa Springs (39.5% White), and Chama (22.3% White).

Lumberton's Black Population

0 residents of Lumberton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lumberton is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lumberton ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Lumberton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lumberton is less Black than neighboring Dulce (0.7% Black), and Pagosa Springs (0.1% Black).

Lumberton's Asian Population

0 residents of Lumberton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lumberton is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lumberton ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lumberton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Lumberton is less Asian than neighboring Dulce (1.1% Asian), and Pagosa Springs (0.4% Asian).

Lumberton's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Lumberton, or 33.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lumberton is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lumberton ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lumberton's population has decreased from 68.6% to 33.1%.

Lumberton is more Hispanic than neighboring Dulce (8.9% Hispanic), and Brazos (0% Hispanic). Lumberton is less Hispanic than neighboring Pagosa Springs (50.1% Hispanic), Chama (73.7% Hispanic), and Los Ojos (100% Hispanic).

Lumberton's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of Lumberton, or 66.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lumberton is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lumberton ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 383.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lumberton's population has increased from 25.7% to 66.9%.

Lumberton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pagosa Springs (5.9% Native American/Other), Chama (0% Native American/Other), Brazos (0% Native American/Other), and Los Ojos (0% Native American/Other). Lumberton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dulce (83.8% Native American/Other).

Lumberton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Lumberton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lumberton is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lumberton ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lumberton's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Lumberton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lumberton is less Multiracial than neighboring Dulce (4.3% Multiracial), Pagosa Springs (4% Multiracial), and Chama (4% 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.