Lumberton, Mississippi facts for kids
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Lumberton, Mississippi
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 Lumberton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Lamar, Pearl River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.13 sq mi (18.47 km2) |
| • Land | 7.11 sq mi (18.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,617 |
| • Density | 227.46/sq mi (87.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39455
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-42640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0693845 |
Lumberton is a city in Mississippi, United States. It is located in two different counties: Lamar County and Pearl River County. Lumberton is also part of the larger Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, the city had a population of 2,086 people.
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History of Lumberton
The city of Lumberton got its name from the important local lumber industry. In the past, cutting down trees and processing wood was a major business here. This industry helped the city grow and develop.
Where is Lumberton?
Lumberton is located at specific geographic coordinates. These are 31 degrees, 0 minutes, 14 seconds North latitude and 89 degrees, 27 minutes, 13 seconds West longitude.
Most of the city is found in Lamar County. However, a small part of Lumberton extends east into the neighboring Pearl River County. For example, in the year 2000, almost 99% of the city's residents lived in Lamar County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lumberton covers a total area of about 7.3 square miles (18.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.3 square miles (18.8 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People of Lumberton
The population of Lumberton has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,509 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,122 | 40.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,192 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,374 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,485 | −37.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,803 | 21.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,108 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,084 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,217 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,121 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,228 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,086 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,617 | −22.5% | |
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The city is home to a diverse group of people. The table below shows the different racial groups living in Lumberton as of the 2020 census:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 594 | 36.73% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 894 | 55.29% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.31% |
| Other/Mixed | 96 | 5.94% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 1.55% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,617 people living in Lumberton. These people lived in 725 households, and 435 of these were families.
Education in Lumberton
The schools in Lumberton are part of the Lamar County School District. The Lumberton Public School District joined this larger district in 2019.
Students in Lumberton attend several local schools. These include Lumberton Elementary School, Lumberton Middle School, and Lumberton High School.
Famous People from Lumberton
Many interesting people have come from Lumberton. Here are a few:
- Percy Bailey was a pitcher in Negro league baseball.
- Elizabeth Bass was a doctor, a teacher, and someone who worked for women's right to vote.
- Richie Grant plays safety for the Atlanta Falcons football team.
- Terry Grant was a running back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in football.
- Heber Austin Ladner served for a very long time as the Secretary of State of Mississippi.
- John Henry Prince was a third baseman in Negro league baseball.
- James H. Street was a journalist, a minister, and a writer of historical novels about the Southern United States.
- Richard Alvin Tonry was a politician from Louisiana.
- Henry Clay Yawn was a member of the Mississippi Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Lumberton (Misisipi) para niños
