How many renters in Lumberton, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.7% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Lumberton, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.7% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.3% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lumberton
| Share of income spent on rent | Lumberton | Robeson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±4.1 points) | 18.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±2.8 points) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±3.3 points) | 9.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±3.2 points) | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±2.3 points) | 9.0% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.3% (±5.1 points) | 39.2% | 39.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Lumberton against Robeson County, its state and the nation
| Lumberton | Robeson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.7% (±5.6 points) | 48.2% (±3.1 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.3% (±5.1 points) | 39.2% (±2.5 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±2.4 points) | 29.2% (±1.2 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,661 (±$2,953) | $29,006 (±$1,958) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $866 (±$58) | $805 (±$22) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lumberton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Robeson County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Robeson County, Lumberton ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 650.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Lumberton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | — | 48.7% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Barker Ten Mile | 4.0 mi | 72.2% (±72.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| McDonald | 10 mi | 100.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke | 10 mi | 47.3% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Proctorville | 11 mi | 33.3% (±112.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmont | 11 mi | 44.1% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Pauls | 13 mi | 54.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rennert | 13 mi | 66.7% (±39.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bladenboro | 14 mi | 35.9% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Robeson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | Rennert | 66.7% (±39.1 points) |
| 5 | Maxton | 64.6% (±12.8 points) |
| 6 | Marietta | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 7 | St. Pauls | 54.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 8 | Rowland | 52.8% (±17.4 points) |
| 9 | Red Springs | 51.0% (±16.3 points) |
| 10 | Lumberton | 48.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 11 | Pembroke | 47.3% (±10.7 points) |
| 12 | Fairmont | 44.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 13 | Proctorville | 33.3% (±112.0 points) |
| 14 | Lumber Bridge | 14.3% (±93.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 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
Are renters in Lumberton rent-burdened?
48.7% of renting households in Lumberton pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Lumberton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lumberton, NC spends 29.4% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lumberton city, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lumberton city, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lumberton city, North Carolina (place:39700, in state:37).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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