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Lewisburg

Pennsylvania · 5,792 residents · 0.973 sq mi
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Lewisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,500. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% 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
5,792
+3%since 2000
from 5,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,953 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.8
+2%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Lewisburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,934
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,137 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,384
+23%since 2000
from $14,146 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+41%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(5,078)
Black2.5%(138)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(131)
Asian2.8%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(1,031)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(5,080)
Black2.9%(166)
Hispanic / Latino4%(229)
Asian3.2%(183)
Other2.5%(147)
Diversity Score28.8%(1,667)
Diversity Score
29
+57%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
42.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
33.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania?

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania has about 5,792 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania earns about $32,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewisburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $157,500, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania?

About 20.9% of people in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewisburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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