Lewisburg, Tennessee

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Lewisburg, Tennessee
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Lewisburg, Tennessee


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Tennessee
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Marshall

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area_total_km2 = 30.3
area_land_km2 = 30.3
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 11.7
area_land_sq_mi = 11.7
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 10413
population_density_km2 = 344.2
population_density_sq_mi = 891.5

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 225
elevation_ft = 738
latd = 35 |latm = 26 |lats = 57 |latNS = N
longd = 86 |longm = 47 |longs = 35 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 37091
area_code = 931
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 47-41860GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1291094GR|3
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Lewisburg is a city in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,413 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marshall CountyGR|6. Lewisburg is located in central Tennessee, forty-eight miles south of Nashville and fifty-two miles north of Huntsville, Alabama along I-65.

Located in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, Lewisburg took its name from the explorer Meriwether Lewis. By 1838, the town was supporting a newspaper and a bank. The downtown area is modeled after many small southern towns, with a courthouse in the center of the square surrounded by retail and commercial businesses. Shopping centers are located on the east and west ends of town.

Geography

Lewisburg is located at coor dms|35|26|57|N|86|47|35|W|city (35.449034, -86.793112)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30.3 km²), of which, 11.7 square miles (30.3 km²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 10,413 people, 4,242 households, and 2,740 families residing in the city. The population density was 891.5 people per square mile (344.2/km²). There were 4,584 housing units at an average density of 392.4/sq mi (151.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.96% White, 15.44% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.85% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.15% of the population.

There were 4,242 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,033, and the median income for a family was $38,246. Males had a median income of $30,619 versus $21,765 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,401. About 12.7% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable Residents: Past and Present

*Marcus Haislip - Professional basketball player.

References

External links

* [http://www.lewisburgtn.com/ Lewisburg Local City Guide]
* [http://www.marshallchamber.org Marshall County Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.goatsmusicandmore.com Goats, Music and More Festival]
* [http://www.picktnproducts.org TN Farm Products]