City · Kentucky
Lewisburg, Kentucky
Lewisburg, city, in Logan County, Kentucky. Lewisburg had 777 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 748 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,043 (±292). GEOID 2145064.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
777
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 748 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,043 ±292
Median household income
$38,988
±$3,528 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$102,400
±$12,075 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$457
±$86 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Lewisburg and what county is it in?
Lewisburg is a city in Logan County, Kentucky. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 644 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lewisburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 777 people lived in Lewisburg on July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 748 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,043 (±292).
| Measure | Lewisburg | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,043 ±292 | 27,986 | no clear change |
| Households | 426 ±108 | 11,005 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.46 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 504 ±112 | 12,473 | no clear change |
Lewisburg's population since 2000
From 903 in 2000 to 777 in 2025: down 14.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lewisburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lewisburg?
The median resident of Lewisburg is 46.9 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 22.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.8%.
| Measure | Lewisburg | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 ±18.1 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±8.3 pts | 24.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.9% ±8.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 54.9% ±7.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.5% ±2.2 pts | 87.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±3.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 30.1% ±12.1 pts | 19.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±4.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 71.3% ±17.4 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.7% ±4.0 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±8.7 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lewisburg earn?
Half of Lewisburg's 426 households earn less than $38,988 a year (±$3,528), against $60,382 in Logan County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $40,590 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lewisburg | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,988 ±$3,528 | $60,382 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,694 ±$8,993 | $73,118 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,033 ±$2,936 | $29,489 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.8% ±9.8 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.1% ±19.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2% ±8.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% ±4.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.7% ±11.4 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lewisburg?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Lewisburg's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $102,400 by its owner (±$12,075). The median renter pays $457 a month including utilities, and 41.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lewisburg | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $102,400 ±$12,075 | $164,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $457 ±$86 | $751 | −$189 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.4% ±18.0 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $931 ±$217 | $1,355 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1% ±10.9 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.9% ±10.9 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 504 ±112 | 12,473 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±3.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±7.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0% ±11.5 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% ±9.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±4.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.7% ±10.4 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±4.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lewisburg building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Lewisburg in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lewisburg work and get to work?
86.1% of Lewisburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes.
| Measure | Lewisburg | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.2% ±12.5 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.6% ±10.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.1% ±7.9 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±5.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.4% ±4.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±3.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min ±4.9 | 28.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lewisburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Lewisburg; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602Logan County | 3,689 | $56,919 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lewisburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Lewisburg compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lewisburg is the 11,348th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 242nd-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Lewisburg is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 242nd | 418 |
Lewisburg's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Lewisburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lewisburg?
24 of the 57 figures for Lewisburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lewisburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lewisburg.