City · West Virginia
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Lewisburg, city, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Lewisburg had 3,721 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,922 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,835 (±14). GEOID 5446636.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,721
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,922 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,835 ±14
Median household income
$49,560
±$16,624 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$334,900
±$48,458 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$893
±$234 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Lewisburg and what county is it in?
Lewisburg is a city in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 1,031 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 3,721 people lived in Lewisburg on July 1, 2025, down 5.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 3,922 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,835 (±14).
| Measure | Lewisburg | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,835 ±14 | 32,386 | −51 |
| Households | 1,922 ±228 | 14,788 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.96 ±0.23 | 2.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,236 ±253 | 17,913 | no clear change |
Lewisburg's population since 2000
From 3,624 in 2000 to 3,721 in 2025: up 2.7%. 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 40.7 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.7%.
| Measure | Lewisburg | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±4.1 | 46.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±6.2 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0% ±6.8 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Male | 45.7% ±5.0 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±3.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3% ±5.1 pts | 91.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±3.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8% ±3.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9% ±4.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±4.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±9.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.3% ±4.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.8% ±9.0 pts | 22.2% | +13.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 31.7% ±9.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±5.6 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±2.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 1,922 households earn less than $49,560 a year (±$16,624), against $48,218 in Greenbrier County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $39,173 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lewisburg | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,560 ±$16,624 | $48,218 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,364 ±$16,213 | $69,064 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,336 ±$6,634 | $31,258 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.0% ±10.1 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.1% ±22.9 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.0% ±7.9 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% ±6.9 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8% ±7.3 pts | 83.6% | – |
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 55.2% of Lewisburg's occupied homes and renters 44.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $334,900 by its owner (±$48,458). The median renter pays $893 a month including utilities, and 31.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lewisburg | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $334,900 ±$48,458 | $149,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $893 ±$234 | $868 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.6% ±18.6 pts | 44.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,036 ±$416 | $1,180 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.2% ±11.0 pts | 73.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.8% ±11.0 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,236 ±253 | 17,913 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6% ±5.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.8% ±11.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.1% ±9.8 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5% ±4.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±5.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
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 8 new housing units in Lewisburg in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 2.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
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?
81.4% of Lewisburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.2 minutes.
| Measure | Lewisburg | Greenbrier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.8% ±8.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±6.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4% ±11.1 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±6.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 7.8% ±7.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±5.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.2 min ±3.0 | 25.2 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lewisburg, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9506Greenbrier County | 4,504 | $49,272 |
| Tract 9504.02Greenbrier County | 4,705 | $63,981 |
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 West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lewisburg is the 5,706th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 34th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Lewisburg ranks 84th of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 34th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 65th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th | 146 |
| Median household income | 84th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 45th | 144 |
| Median home value | 4th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 46th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 26th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th | 135 |
| Median age | 93rd | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 127th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 141st | 145 |
Lewisburg's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, 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?
22 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.