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Lewis

Wisconsin · 87 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Lewis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has fallen 44% since 2019, a loss of 67 residents. Median home value is $89,400. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
87
−44%since 2019
from 154 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
−44%since 2019
from 105 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
+9%since 2019
from 52.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
78105132158185201020202024Lewis
2024170
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,705
+22%since 2019
from $24,380 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,014 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
13.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+3%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other2.6%(4)
Diversity Score9.4%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(2)
Diversity Score8%(7)
Diversity Score
8
−15%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+6%since 2019
from 24.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Female
42.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis, Wisconsin?

Lewis, Wisconsin has about 87 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewis, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lewis, Wisconsin earns about $33,333 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis, Wisconsin?

About 26.8% 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 10.3% 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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