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Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier county, is 45 miles NW of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 172 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 3,624.
In Lewisburg, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lewisburg, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Lewisburg boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Lewisburg had a median family income of $42,940. The typical family in Lewisburg is better off than most in West Virginia. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Lewisburg, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Lewisburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,175. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Lewisburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Lewisburg, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in West Virginia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Lewisburg, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Lewisburg -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Lewisburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Lewisburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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