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Lewisburg

Tennessee · 12,288 residents · 14.221 sq mi
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Lewisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,988. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% 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 $119,300. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
12,288
+18%since 2000
from 10,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+1%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lewisburg
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,988
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,033 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,300
+30%since 2000
from $16,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(8,099)
Black15.4%(1,604)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(536)
Asian0.5%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(4,598)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(8,579)
Black12.7%(1,555)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,347)
Asian0.7%(92)
Other3.7%(452)
Diversity Score57.5%(7,070)
Diversity Score
58
+30%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewisburg, Tennessee?

Lewisburg, Tennessee has about 12,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewisburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lewisburg, Tennessee earns about $41,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewisburg, Tennessee expensive?

In Lewisburg, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Lewisburg, Tennessee?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lewisburg, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewisburg, Tennessee?

About 22.9% of people in Lewisburg, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewisburg, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewisburg, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,409 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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