Lumberton City, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 20795 people, 7827 households, and 5168 families living in the city. The population density was 1322.4 people per square mile (510.58/kmē), it would be the 109th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 8800 housing units at an average density of 559.8 per square mile (216.14/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.01. In the Lumberton City, 26.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.3% were 18 to 24, 28.2% were 25 to 44, 21.3% were 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males. The median age of the city's population was 35.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Lumberton City was 32.9 and 37.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 10094 White, 7369 Black or African American, 2660 American Indian, 190 Asian, 7 Native Hawaiian, 230 from two or more races and 245 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26782, it is 154th poorest city by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $33839, it is the 152nd poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15504, making it the 428th highest city by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income is $20028, Median income for males is $22520, compared with $15744 for females.
In 2000, 5349 pupils and students, of which 46.35% are male and 53.65% are female, 25.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.42% nursery or pri school, 4.23% kindergarten, 44.16% elementary school, 22.42% high school and 21.78% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 20795 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 21116 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 21090 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 20932 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 20932 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 21048 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 21119 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 21334 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 21520 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 21812 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 22006 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 197 | 200 | 397 |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 104 | 226 |
| Elementary school | 1181 | 1181 | 2362 |
| High school | 531 | 668 | 1199 |
| College or graduate school | 448 | 717 | 1165 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton city, North Carolina | $26782 | $33839 | $15504 |
| Robeson County, North Carolina | $28202 | $32514 | $13224 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |