Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
19%
Lumberton
Lumberton, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$616
Population
21,140
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Savor the central locale of this small town
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Situated on the Lumber River in southeastern North Carolina, Lumberton sits within close proximity to the pristine Atlantic Coast beaches and the mountains of western North Carolina. Lumberton is also known as the midpoint between New York and Florida on the I-95 corridor. Lumberton is convenient to I-74 as well. Sometimes referred to as “the Main Street of the East Coast,” Lumberton contains a variety of antique stores, museums, restaurants, and entertainment venues in its historic downtown. The Lumber River borders Downtown Lumberton, offering plenty of opportunities for hiking and biking along the Riverwalk. A bevy of local events brings the community together in Lumberton, including the Chevy to the Levee, Rumba on the Lumber, Mid-Atlantic Fly-In and Sport Aviation Convention, and Alive After Five.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,573
Average: $54,826
Education
3,613
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,774
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lumberton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lumberton, NC is $712 for a studio, $616 for one bedroom, $761 for two bedrooms, and $826 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lumberton has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$616/month
708 Sq Ft
House
$1,197/month
330 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lumberton, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
546 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
781 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
446 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
442 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
781 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
707 Students
Public
Grades K-8
658 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
225 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,935 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Robeson Planetarium
- Exploration Station - Robeson County
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.