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Lewisburg

Kentucky · 810 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 $30,595. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
810
−10%since 2000
from 903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+12%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6827949061K1K1990201020202024Lewisburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,595
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,600 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,024
+21%since 2000
from $14,950 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(885)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(784)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(33)
Diversity Score
4
+13%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

Lewisburg, Kentucky has about 810 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lewisburg, Kentucky earns about $30,595 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 $69,200, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

About 10.1% 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 19.1% 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 9 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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