Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lumberton, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,963

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%12,427

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%1,028

Two or More

2.5%351

Asian

1.1%147

Black

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%528

High School Diploma

23.3%2,387

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%783

Some College (1+ yr)

20.2%2,070

Associate's Degree

13.1%1,341

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%1,930

Master's Degree

6.9%705

Professional Degree

0.8%82

Doctorate

0.3%26

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$291,900

Median Renti

$1,067

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.5%4,807

Renter-Occupied

14.5%812

Total Units

5,969

Homeownership

85.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

305

$1,000–$1,250

204

$1,250–$1,500

113

$2,000+

105

Year Built

2020 or later

7.5%447

2010–2019

19%1,133

2000–2009

25.1%1,499

1990–1999

16.7%999

1980–1989

10.2%610

1970–1979

14.6%871

1960–1969

3.1%184

1950–1959

2%119

1940–1949

1.3%77

1939 or earlier

0.5%30

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.4%3,504

Utility Gas

35.5%1,995

Other

1%58

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%44

Solar

0.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,623

Mean Household Incomei

$124,133

Per Capita Incomei

$50,801

Poverty Ratei

3.7%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

7,019

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4403.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Poland

Guatemala

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

6,793

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

708(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured