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Lewisburg

Kentucky · 748 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 $32,115. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
748
−17%since 2000
from 903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
644 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6827949061K1K1990201020202024Lewisburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,115
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,955
+60%since 2000
from $14,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(706)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(11)
Diversity Score5.9%(44)
Diversity Score
6
+64%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.8%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

Lewisburg, Kentucky has about 748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lewisburg, Kentucky earns about $32,115 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Lewisburg, Kentucky?

About 8.7% 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 19.4% of people in Lewisburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewisburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewisburg, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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