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Iowa · 354 residents (2025 est.) · 0.505 sq mi
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Lewis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,691. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $49,900. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
+5%since 2000
from 438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.6
+39%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:354 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3373964555145731990201020202024Lewis
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,691
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,114 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,855
+81%since 2000
from $14,316 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−6%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,900
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−5%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(21)
Diversity Score20.3%(93)
Diversity Score
20
+3445%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+30.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis, Iowa?

Lewis, Iowa has about 461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewis, Iowa?

The typical household in Lewis, Iowa earns about $36,691 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis, Iowa expensive?

In Lewis, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,900, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis, Iowa?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis, Iowa?

About 13.9% of people in Lewis, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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