Lumberton is a somewhat small city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 14,045 people and five associated neighborhoods, Lumberton is the 210th largest community in Texas.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Lumberton is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Lumberton is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Lumberton who work in management occupations (12.52%), office and administrative support (11.98%), and healthcare (11.71%). Lumberton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Lumberton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Lumberton is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The population of Lumberton overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Lumberton, 22.56% have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Lumberton in 2022 was $45,137, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $180,548 for a family of four. However, Lumberton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Lumberton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lumberton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Lumberton include English, German, French, Irish, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Lumberton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.
