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Lumberton’s story
Lumberton in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
LumbertonMS
A town of 1,320. Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns.
Photo: DwayneP · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,320
−22.5% since 2010
Typical home
$183K
−2% in a year
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
42.9
years
Jobs based here
281
A commuter town
What makes Lumberton stand out
The 2 things Lumberton does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Lumberton has shrunk 22.5% since 2010
2,086 people in 2010; 1,320 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Lumberton’s report card
Now in Lumberton
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Fog/Mist
H 92° · L 69°
Local news
All →- Lumberton vs Tylertown - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 24
- Lumberton vs Tylertown - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/21/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 19
- Lumberton vs Tylertown - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/21/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 15
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lumberton. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Lumberton beats the Mississippi average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Lumberton | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.6% | 18.5% |
Pearl River County Hospital
11.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
35th
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Lumberton’s public schools outperform 92% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Lumberton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Elementary School | PK–6 | 287 | B |
| Lumberton High School | 7–12 | 268 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Lumberton
Most working residents leave Lumberton for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Hattiesburg (27%), Purvis (7%) and Poplarville (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lumberton8%
Hattiesburg27%
Purvis7%
Poplarville4%
Laurel3%
23 mi
median commute distance
281
jobs based in Lumberton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Lumberton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–63°
Spring54–78°
Summer70–91°
Fall55–79°
Nov 21
typical first frost
Mar 10
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 2019
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Lumberton
Lumberton's reported crime rate is above Mississippi's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lumberton2.4
Mississippi2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lumberton18.8
Mississippi13.1
U.S.15.5
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
31
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Lumberton home is worth about $183K
The typical Lumberton home is worth about $183,000, down 2% in a year, 8% below the Mississippi typical home.
$183KZillow home value
Typical home value
Lumberton$183K
Mississippi$198K
−2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Small town
1,320 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Famous people from Lumberton
8 notable people were born in Lumberton.
R
Richie GrantAmerican football player · born 1997J
James H. StreetAmerican writer · 1903–1954T
Terry O'Neal GrantCanadian football player · born 1987
J
Jackie ViveloAmerican author of children's books · 1943–2008K
Kayla HarvillePh.D. University of Mississippi 2013About Lumberton
City in Mississippi, United States
Lumberton is a city in Lamar and Pearl River counties, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Lumberton had a population of 1,617.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,617
- Area
- 7.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 295 ft
- ZIP code
- 39455
- Area code
- 601
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