Lewisburg is a city located in Greenbrier County West Virginia. Lewisburg has a 2024 population of 3,742. Lewisburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,913 in 2020.
The average household income in Lewisburg is $80,218 with a poverty rate of 23.5%. The median age in Lewisburg is 39.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lewisburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,591 | 92.31% |
| Asian | 194 | 4.99% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 1.57% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,852 | 2.06 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 1,154 | 1.2 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Married | 508 | 3.68 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Female | 159 | 2.6 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 31 | 5.03 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 3.02% |
| Associates Degree | 229 | 8.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 848 | 30.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 697 | 25.39% |
| High School Graduate | 434 | 15.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 2.62% |
| Some College | 382 | 13.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,483 | 2,346 | 1,427 |
| Asian | 128 | 128 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 53 |
| Black | 61 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 72.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,359 | $41,068 | $52,672 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,431 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,097 | $40,261 | $52,781 |
| Some College | $17,425 | $0 | $0 |
$47,097
Average Earnings
$40,261
Average Male
$52,781
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.33% of Lewisburg residents speak only English, while 8.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,437 | 622 | 18.1% |
| Asian | 194 | 194 | 100% |
| Multiple | 44 | 44 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 44 | 29.33% |
| Black | 61 | 43 | 70.49% |
23.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.73%
Male Poverty Rate
21.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewisburg is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewisburg is White, with 18.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35.52% |
| High School | 34.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,739 | $103,321 |
| Households | $47,563 | $80,218 |
| Married Families | $86,060 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,538 | $65,822 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| World War II | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 5.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.83%
Born in Lewisburg
94.7%
Native Born
5.3%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
94.7% of Lewisburg residents were born in the United States, with 41.83% having been born in West Virginia. 1.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,529 | -42 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 3,571 | -43 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 3,614 | -43 | -1.18% |
| 2026 | 3,657 | -42 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 3,699 | -43 | -1.15% |
| 2024 | 3,742 | -43 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 3,785 | -39 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 3,824 | -48 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 3,872 | -41 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 3,913 | 106 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 3,807 | -29 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 3,836 | -67 | -1.72% |
| 2017 | 3,903 | -23 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 3,926 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 3,934 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 3,941 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 3,950 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,951 | 46 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 3,905 | 65 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 3,840 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,624 | 26 | 0.72% |
| 1990 | 3,598 | 533 | 17.39% |
| 1980 | 3,065 | -464 | -13.15% |