Lumberton, MS

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Population
1,656
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
294 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$86,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$866/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,147
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Lumberton is a quiet South Mississippi town tucked into the Pine Belt, sitting right on the border of Lamar and Pearl River counties. With around 1,600 residents, it offers a relaxed rural pace where people know their neighbors. It is a practical choice if you are looking for affordable land and peaceful country living while staying within a 25-minute drive of Hattiesburg for jobs, dining, and healthcare.

Local kids attend elementary, middle, and high school right in town as part of the Lamar County School District. For outdoor recreation, you are only a short trip from camping and fishing at Little Black Creek or exploring trails in the De Soto National Forest. Overall, Lumberton delivers a down-to-earth small-town lifestyle with easy highway access to the rest of the region.

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