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Lewis

Kansas · 400 residents · 0.315 sq mi
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Lewis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
400
−18%since 2000
from 486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+28%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3774134504865221990201020202024Lewis
2024489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,335
+101%since 2000
from $14,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.8%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(247)
Diversity Score
62
+9%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis, Kansas?

Lewis, Kansas has about 400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewis, Kansas?

The typical household in Lewis, Kansas earns about $43,750 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis, Kansas?

About 12.6% 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 19.3% of people in Lewis, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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