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Lewis

Kansas · 451 residents · 0.315 sq mi
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Lewis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,304. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
−7%since 2000
from 486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,432 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+26%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3774134504865221990201020202024Lewis
2024489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,304
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,059
+78%since 2000
from $14,085 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−50.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−11%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(315)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.8%(276)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.7%(197)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(29)
Diversity Score68.8%(310)
Diversity Score
69
+21%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis, Kansas?

Lewis, Kansas has about 451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewis, Kansas?

The typical household in Lewis, Kansas earns about $48,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis, Kansas expensive?

In Lewis, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis, Kansas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis, Kansas?

About 19.5% of people in Lewis, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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