Lewisburg, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lewisburg is a small community located in West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. The total population is 3,835. It ranks as the 39th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lewisburg is 40.7 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lewisburg is $49,560. This is 17% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.1%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $334,900. Housing costs are 106% higher than the state median of $162,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 55.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lewisburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (3.7% vs 2.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 0.8%).

Education

57.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lewisburg in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 140% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%. Notably, 31.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lewisburg, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.