2000 census As of the census of 2000, 20,795 people, 7,827 households and 5,165 families were residing in Lumberton. The population density was . The 8,800 housing units had an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 48.54% White, 35.44% African American, 12.79% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 1.21% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanicss or Latinoss of any race were 3.30% of the population.
2000 CenSUs as Of thE census oF 2000, 20,795 People, 7,827 HOusEholdS aNd 5,165 faMilIEs Were reSIdiNg in lumbertoN. the POPULaTIoN dEnsity wAs . thE 8,800 HOUsing Units HaD an avEragE DenSiTy OF . thE raCiAl makeUp of tHe ciTY waS 48.54% wHiTe, 35.44% AfRiCAn amERican, 12.79% NatIve ameRIcan, 0.91% asIan, 1.21% From othER raCes, And 1.11% fROM tWO or moRe Races. hispanICss or latinosS of ANY RaCe were 3.30% of the PopulatiOn.