Lumberton City PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

106,487

9.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

28%

0.0161% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$36,014

3.24% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$78,000

3.17% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

37,360

9.93% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lumberton City PUMA, NC had a population of 106k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $36,014. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lumberton City PUMA, NC declined from 117,928 to 106,487, a −9.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,885 to $36,014, a 3.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lumberton City PUMA, NC are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (43.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (21.4%), Other (Hispanic) (6.2%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%).

8.58% of the households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Lumberton City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Robeson County (West)--Lumberton City PUMA, NC are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (1,884 degrees awarded in 2021) and Robeson Community College (345 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was $78,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in Lumberton City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Lumberton City PUMA, NC borders Columbus, Bladen & Robeson (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Hope Mills & Spring Lake Towns PUMA, NC, Fayetteville City (West) PUMA, NC, Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, and Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Lumberton City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 106k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.62% of Lumberton City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.92k people).

In 2021, there were 1.91 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.4k people) in Lumberton City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22.8k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC are Spanish (7,285 households), Other Native Languages of North America (162 households), and Haitian (156 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,732

Women

51.5%

51,624

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 106,356 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Lumberton City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lumberton City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lumberton City PUMA, NC

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
46.4k ± 751
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.3k ± 655
White (Non-Hispanic)
22.8k ± 461

9.14%

Hispanic Population

9.74k people

9.14% of the people in Lumberton City PUMA, NC are hispanic (9.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lumberton City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,846 ± 1,292 people
Guatemala
573 ± 586 people
Vietnam
175 ± 325 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lumberton City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,846 Lumberton City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 573 and Vietnam with 175.

Foreign-Born Population

4.62%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.92k people

4.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.2k people

As of 2021, 4.62% of Lumberton City PUMA, NC residents (4.92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was 4.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lumberton City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,285 households (7.33%)
Other Native Languages of North America
162 households (0.163%)
Haitian
156 households (0.157%)

8.58% of the households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.33% of the households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,751 ± 222
Gulf War (2001-)
1,056 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
936 ± 210

Lumberton City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lumberton City PUMA, NC employs 37.4k people. The largest industries in Lumberton City PUMA, NC are Elementary & secondary schools (3,156 people), Construction (3,138 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (2,561 people), and the highest paying industries are Rail transportation ($94,925), Computer Systems Design ($89,068), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($84,053).

Males in Lumberton City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,062. The income inequality in Lumberton City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.396, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,391

Women

51.6%

20,089

Men

48.4%

The workforce of Lumberton City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 41,480 people, with 51.6% woman, and 48.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lumberton City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

37.4k

2021 Value

−9.93%

1 Year decline

± −9.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lumberton City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −9.93%, from 41.5k employees to 37.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lumberton City PUMA, NC, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,349 people), Nursing assistants (1,224 people), and Cashiers (1,012 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lumberton City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.4k

2021 Value

−9.93%

1 Year decline

± −9.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lumberton City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −9.93%, from 41.5k employees to 37.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lumberton City PUMA, NC, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,156 people), Construction (3,138 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (2,561 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lumberton City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Lumberton City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,778

Median earning men ± $1,517

$27,713

Median earning women ± $1,019

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,361), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,336), and Information ($47,639).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,606), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,435), and Construction ($35,742).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lumberton City PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lumberton City PUMA, NC awarded 2,229 degrees. The student population of Lumberton City PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,411 male students and 6,716 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lumberton City PUMA, NC are White (868 and 39.6%), followed by Black or African American (601 and 27.4%), American Indian or Alaska Native (405 and 18.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (164 and 7.49%).

The largest universities in Lumberton City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (1,884 and 84.5%) and Robeson Community College (345 and 15.5%).

The most popular majors in Robeson County (West)--Lumberton City PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (412 and 18.5%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (176 and 7.9%), and Registered Nursing (135 and 6.06%).

The median tuition cost in Robeson County (West)--Lumberton City PUMA, NC for a public four year colleges is $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lumberton City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,127 (33.7% men and 66.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,127 students enrolled in Lumberton City PUMA, NC, 33.7% men and 66.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,672 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
159 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
146 degree-majors awarded
Sociology
131 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Robeson County (West)--Lumberton City PUMA, NC was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 159 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Robeson County (West)--Lumberton City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
1,884 degrees awarded
Robeson Community College
345 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Pembroke with 1,884 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 737 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lumberton City PUMA, NC, which is 0.494 times less than the 1,492 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 868 degrees mean that there were 1.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 601 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,495) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,505) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.691% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lumberton City PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.6k), Secondary Education (18.8k), and Some college (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was $78,000 in 2021, which is 0.318 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $75,600 to $78,000, a 3.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Lumberton City PUMA, NC is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lumberton City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lumberton City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lumberton City PUMA, NC is $36,014. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$78,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,278

$24,641

Median Property Taxes

±$855

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lumberton City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lumberton City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.1% of the housing units in Lumberton City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lumberton City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lumberton City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,014

Median Household Income

± $1,459

37.9k

Number of Households

± 1,075

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.9k households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC grew to $36,014 from the previous year's value of $34,885.

The following chart displays the households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.396

2021 Wage GINI in Lumberton City PUMA, NC

0.401

2020 Wage GINI in Lumberton City PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Lumberton City PUMA, NC was 0.396 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.23% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lumberton City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lumberton City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lumberton City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (9.03%)
Worked At Home (3.05%)

In 2021, 85.4% of workers in Lumberton City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.03%) and those who worked at home (3.05%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lumberton City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.43% of the workforce in Lumberton City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lumberton City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lumberton City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lumberton City PUMA, NC (28.8k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lumberton City PUMA, NC is Native American, followed by Black and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.1% of the population of Lumberton City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 30.5% on employee plans, 31.2% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.9%

Uninsured

30.5%

Employer Coverage

31.2%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lumberton City PUMA, NC grew by 3.43% from 14.4% to 14.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lumberton City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.