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Wisconsin · 170 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Lewis is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,667. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $210,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% 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
170
−3%since 2023
from 176 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 120 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+1%since 2023
from 42.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
78105132158185201020202024Lewis
2024170
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,667
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $123,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,668
−4%since 2023
from $60,114 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−7%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $179,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+30%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
96
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(137)
Black15.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(12)
Diversity Score45.7%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(135)
Black10%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.5%(6)
Other7.1%(12)
Diversity Score44.1%(75)
Diversity Score
44
−3%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+5%since 2023
from 34.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% 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
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% 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
73.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
Female
55.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
Foreign born
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis, Wisconsin?

Lewis, Wisconsin has about 170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewis, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lewis, Wisconsin earns about $111,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lewis, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $210,000.

How educated are people in Lewis, Wisconsin?

About 53.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis, Wisconsin?

About 3.0% of people in Lewis, Wisconsin 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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