Lewisburg, PA Demographics

A map of Lewisburg's Population by Race

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,257, a slight increase from the 5,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 4.5% Black, 3.8% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lewisburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lewisburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lewisburg, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 23.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lewisburg is ranked the 252nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lewisburg was ranked the 259th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lewisburg's White Population

4,572 residents of Lewisburg, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lewisburg is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Lewisburg ranks 1532nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewisburg's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Lewisburg's population has increased from 81.4% to 87.0%.

Lewisburg is more White than neighboring Linntown (85.4% White), West Milton (84% White), and Milton (81.3% White). Lewisburg is less White than neighboring Montandon (87.6% White), and Winfield (94.1% White).

Lewisburg's Black Population

234 residents of Lewisburg, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lewisburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Lewisburg ranks 428th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewisburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.2%. Black residents' share of Lewisburg's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.5%.

Lewisburg is more Black than neighboring Linntown (0% Black), Montandon (0.1% Black), West Milton (0% Black), Milton (0.5% Black), and Winfield (0.2% Black).

Lewisburg's Asian Population

199 residents of Lewisburg, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lewisburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Lewisburg ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewisburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Asian residents' share of Lewisburg's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.8%.

Lewisburg is more Asian than neighboring Montandon (0% Asian), West Milton (0% Asian), Milton (2.9% Asian), and Winfield (1.7% Asian). Lewisburg is less Asian than neighboring Linntown (8.7% Asian).

Lewisburg's Hispanic Population

133 residents of Lewisburg, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lewisburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lewisburg ranks 405th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewisburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lewisburg's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.5%.

Lewisburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Winfield (1.9% Hispanic). Lewisburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Linntown (5.8% Hispanic), Montandon (6.5% Hispanic), West Milton (16% Hispanic), and Milton (11.6% Hispanic).

Lewisburg's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Lewisburg, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lewisburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lewisburg ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewisburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lewisburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Lewisburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Linntown (0% Native American/Other), Montandon (0% Native American/Other), West Milton (0% Native American/Other), and Winfield (0% Native American/Other).

Lewisburg's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Lewisburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lewisburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lewisburg ranks 635th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lewisburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lewisburg's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.0%.

Lewisburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Linntown (0% Multiracial), and West Milton (0% Multiracial). Lewisburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Montandon (5.8% Multiracial), Milton (3.6% Multiracial), and Winfield (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.