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Lewis

Colorado · 277 residents · 3.111 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 72 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $372,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−21%since 2023
from 349 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 112 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+23%since 2023
from 29.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
88187286385484201020202024Lewis
2024277
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$47,499
+29%since 2023
from $36,880 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.208
+7%since 2023
from 0.194 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $373,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.4%(151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(13)
Diversity Score46%(128)
Diversity Score
46
+6%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+50%since 2023
from 20.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Female
53.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis, Colorado?

Lewis, Colorado has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lewis, Colorado expensive?

In Lewis, Colorado, the median home is worth about $372,000.

How educated are people in Lewis, Colorado?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis, Colorado?

About 0.0% of people in Lewis, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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