City · Texas
Lumberton, Texas
Lumberton, city, in Hardin County, Texas. Lumberton had 14,123 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,554 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,963 (±46). GEOID 4845120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,123
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,554 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,963 ±46
Median household income
$107,623
±$11,157 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$291,900
±$23,853 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,067
±$140 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Lumberton and what county is it in?
Lumberton is a city in Hardin County, Texas. It covers 13.4 square miles of land, 1,011 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lumberton is in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lumberton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,123 people lived in Lumberton on July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 13,554 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,963 (±46).
| Measure | Lumberton | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,963 ±46 | 57,642 | +1,271 |
| Households | 5,619 ±357 | 22,222 | +955 |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.16 | 2.57 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 5,969 ±377 | 25,100 | +803 |
Lumberton's population since 2000
From 8,731 in 2000 to 14,123 in 2025: up 61.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lumberton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lumberton?
The median resident of Lumberton is 42.8 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.4%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lumberton | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 ±2.9 | 39.4 | +4.3 |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±2.6 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±3.0 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±2.6 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0% ±2.5 pts | 82.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±2.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±1.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5% ±3.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9% ±3.8 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3% ±1.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.8% ±4.7 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±2.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±5.9 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lumberton earn?
Half of Lumberton's 5,619 households earn less than $107,623 a year (±$11,157), against $75,808 in Hardin County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $88,072 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,551 after inflation. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lumberton | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,623 ±$11,157 | $75,808 | +$19,551 |
| Mean household income | $124,133 ±$9,694 | $96,066 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,801 ±$4,344 | $37,440 | +$9,172 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7% ±1.7 pts | 12.1% | −4.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.4% ±3.5 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.8 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0% ±3.3 pts | 86.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lumberton?
Owners occupy 85.5% of Lumberton's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $291,900 by its owner (±$23,853). The median renter pays $1,067 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Lumberton | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $291,900 ±$23,853 | $205,700 | +$82,067 |
| Median gross rent | $1,067 ±$140 | $1,049 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.4% ±12.8 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,930 ±$217 | $1,710 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.5% ±4.2 pts | 82.3% | +9.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.5% ±4.2 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,969 ±377 | 25,100 | +803 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.1% ±8.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.3% ±3.9 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% ±2.8 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.5% ±3.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.0% ±5.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lumberton building?
Builders took permits for 53 new housing units in Lumberton in 2025 (53 in single-family houses), 3.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lumberton work and get to work?
84.8% of Lumberton's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Lumberton | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8% ±3.9 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8% ±5.9 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±3.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±3.2 pts | 4.5% | +4.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±2.2 | 30.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lumberton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lumberton, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $106,738 (Tract 305.04) to $107,339 (Tract 305.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 305.04Hardin County | 4,505 | $106,738 |
| Tract 305.01Hardin County | 4,353 | $107,339 |
| Tract 303.02Hardin County | 7,741 | $89,940 |
| Tract 305.03Hardin County | 3,059 | $101,892 |
| Tract 306Hardin County | 4,150 | $56,390 |
| Tract 302Hardin County | 6,172 | $99,238 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lumberton) · Census block assignment files
How does Lumberton compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lumberton is the 2,507th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 200th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Lumberton ranks 160th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 200th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 390th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 520th | 979 |
| Median household income | 160th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 153rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 271st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 473rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 688th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 333rd | 877 |
| Median age | 194th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 178th | 973 |
| Work from home | 439th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 421st | 976 |
Lumberton's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Lumberton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lumberton?
14 of the 57 figures for Lumberton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lumberton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lumberton.