Living in Lumberton, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lumberton · Census data 2020–2024

Lumberton has 130 residents with a median age of 48.5. .

Lumberton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lumberton at a glance

Population
130
Median age
48.5State: 39.4
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Lumberton a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 16.9%.

Cons: Unemployment of 90.4%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Housing in Lumberton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
57
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
80.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2004
Average household size
11.82

80.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lumberton has many vacation and second homes.

Lumberton demographics

Population
130
Median age
48.5
Under 18
12.3%
65 and older
0%
Households
11
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Hispanic or Latino33.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lumberton ›

Education in Lumberton

0% of adults 25 and older in Lumberton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lumberton0%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lumberton

Unemployment rate
90.4%State: 6%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Lumberton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lumberton130———
Dulce3,218$39,773$53,300$550
Chama776$30,694$189,100$570
Pagosa Springs2,090$50,785$374,600$1,172
Arboles389$42,262$344,000—
Lindrith111$71,359$106,600—
Gallina318$77,629$196,100—

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Living in Lumberton: FAQ

Is Lumberton, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 16.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 90.4%.

What is the median age in Lumberton?

The median age in Lumberton is 48.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Lumberton?

The unemployment rate in Lumberton is 90.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lumberton?

0% of adults in Lumberton have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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