Lumberton
City in Robeson County, North Carolina
Lumberton is a city in Robeson County, North Carolina, with 19,025 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barker Ten Mile, 4.0 miles NE.
- 19,025residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.3 km²
- 1,042 / sq mipopulation density
- 28359ZIP code
About Lumberton
Lumberton is a city in and the county seat of Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. As of 2020, its population was 19,025.
Located in southern North Carolina's Inner Banks region, Lumberton is located on the Lumber River. It was founded in 1787 by John Willis, an officer in the American Revolution. This was developed as a shipping point for lumber used by the Navy, and logs were guided downriver to Georgetown, South Carolina. Most of the town's growth took place after World War II.
David Lynch's 1986 film Blue Velvet was set in Lumberton; however filming took place in Wilmington.
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Living in Lumberton
- Median household income
- $42,877
- Median home value
- $152,600
- Median rent
- $866/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Lumberton had 19,025 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,025 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,042 per sq mi (402 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lumberton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Robeson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,025 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.26 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6306° N, 79.0186° W |
| ZIP code | 28359 |
| Official website | ci.lumberton.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3739700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lumberton
- Barker Ten Mile4.0 mi NE
- McDonald10.4 mi SW
- Pembroke10.4 mi W
- Raynham10.5 mi W
- Butters10.5 mi SE
- Proctorville10.8 mi S
- Fairmont10.8 mi SW
- Orrum11.3 mi S
- Elrod12.2 mi W
- St. Pauls12.7 mi N
- Rennert13.1 mi N
- Prospect13.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Lumberton
What county is Lumberton in?
Lumberton is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Lumberton, NC?
19,025 people lived in Lumberton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lumberton, NC?
The ZIP code of Lumberton is 28359.
What is the elevation of Lumberton?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lumberton?
Barker Ten Mile (4.0 mi), McDonald (10.4 mi), Pembroke (10.4 mi), Raynham (10.5 mi), Butters (10.5 mi).
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