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Lewisburg

Kentucky · 903 residents · 1.162 sq mi
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Lewisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,600. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,300. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
903
+13%since 1990
from 801 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 689 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
−19%since 1990
from 46.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6827949061K1K1990201020202024Lewisburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,761 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,950
+61%since 1990
from $9,285 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.6%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−16.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(797)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(885)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.6%(32)
Diversity Score
4
+188%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.5%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−34%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

Lewisburg, Kentucky has about 903 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lewisburg, Kentucky earns about $21,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewisburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Lewisburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lewisburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

About 23.6% of people in Lewisburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewisburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewisburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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