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Lewisburg

Pennsylvania · 5,158 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 $30,441. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,400. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,158
−8%since 2000
from 5,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,301 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 5,776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.1
+3%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Lewisburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,441
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,137 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,144
+85%since 2000
from $14,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
59.4% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+100%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(4,200)
Black3.4%(177)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(287)
Asian5%(259)
Other1.7%(89)
Diversity Score36.3%(1,872)
Diversity Score
36
+98%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−6%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania?

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania has about 5,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania earns about $30,441 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 $206,400, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania?

About 45.9% 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 25.4% of people in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewisburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 627 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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