How long is the commute from Lumberton, NC?
Workers who live in Lumberton, NC take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
12.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 12.9%
How people in Lumberton get to work
| Means of transportation | Lumberton | Robeson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.2% (±2.6 points) | 85.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±2.1 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±1.4 points) | 4.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Lumberton, the average commute is lower than in Robeson County (25.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lumberton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Robeson County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Robeson County, Lumberton ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 560 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lumberton
| Vehicles available | Lumberton | Robeson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.9% (±2.4 points) | 7.9% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% (±3.4 points) | 32.1% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±2.8 points) | 32.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±2.5 points) | 27.4% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Lumberton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Robeson County (7.9%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lumberton
| Lumberton | Robeson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±1.4 points) | 4.2% (±0.7 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±2.1 points) | 90.7% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±2.7 points) | 77.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lumberton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Robeson County (77.6%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lumberton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | — | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Barker Ten Mile | 4.0 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| McDonald | 10 mi | 37.6 minutes (±13.1) | Higher |
| Pembroke | 10 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Raynham | 10 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Proctorville | 11 mi | 31.2 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Fairmont | 11 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| St. Pauls | 13 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Rennert | 13 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McDonald, NC (37.6 minutes), Proctorville, NC (31.2 minutes), Fairmont, NC (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Robeson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fairmont | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | St. Pauls | 24.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Rowland | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 | Red Springs | 23.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Barker Ten Mile | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Pembroke | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | Lumberton | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 13 | Maxton | 19.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Raynham | 18.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Lumber Bridge | 11.2 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Robeson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lumberton
How long is the average commute in Lumberton?
Workers who live in Lumberton, NC take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lumberton without a car?
12.9% of households in Lumberton have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lumberton?
4.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Lumberton worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lumberton city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lumberton city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lumberton city, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lumberton city, North Carolina (place:39700, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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