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Lewis County

Kentucky · 13,080 residents · 482.858 sq mi
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Lewis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,844. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% 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 $68,300. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
13,080
−7%since 2000
from 14,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+17%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,844
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,853
+57%since 2000
from $12,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(13,891)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(62)
Asian0%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(238)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(12,599)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(83)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other1.8%(233)
Diversity Score6.8%(893)
Segregation Score14.1%(1,841)
Diversity Score
7
+304%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.0 min
+87%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, Kentucky?

Lewis County, Kentucky has about 13,080 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewis County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lewis County, Kentucky earns about $29,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis County, Kentucky expensive?

In Lewis County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, Kentucky?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis County, Kentucky?

About 28.4% of people in Lewis County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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