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Lumberton, MS

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Population
1,656
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
294 ft
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
Overall rating out of 100

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About Lumberton

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.

Lumberton, Mississippi

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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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA96.4rating

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