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The City of Lumberton had a population of 1,320 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Lumberton is located at latitude 31.0013 and longitude -89.4523 in Lamar County. The formal boundaries for the City of Lumberton encompass a land area of 7.24 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Lamar County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Lumberton are located in Lamar County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Pearl River County.
The City of Lumberton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Lumberton is located within Supervisor District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lamar County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,320 (100%) |
| Population Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,147 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,972 |
| Median Home Value | $86,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 770 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 268 (34.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 283 (36.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 219 (28.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 551 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 347 (63.0%) |
The table below compares Lumberton to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 167 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 306 | 29th |
| Median Household Income | # 305 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 277 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 200 | 53rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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