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Lewis County

Missouri · 9,879 residents (2025 est.) · 505.018 sq mi
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Lewis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,934. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,924
−5%since 2000
from 10,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,879 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Lewis County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(518)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(611)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.8%(578)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(873)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.8%(1,068)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.3%(1,024)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.1%(1,003)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(1,008)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.4%(1,329)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(1,041)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(580)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(291)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,934
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,651 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,581
+94%since 2000
from $14,746 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+7%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lewis County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(10,032)
Black2.5%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(77)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(9,084)
Black3.9%(383)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(111)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other3%(296)
Diversity Score
20
+60%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
29
−12%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(32)
Costa Rican0.2%(24)
Argentine0.2%(21)
Dominican0.1%(11)
Bolivian0.1%(7)
Ecuadorian0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(20)
Korean0.2%(17)
Chinese0%(3)
Ancestry
German16.3%(1,622)
American13%(1,288)
Irish9.8%(968)
English9.5%(941)
Scottish1.4%(136)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(132)
Dutch0.9%(94)
Polish0.9%(86)
Swedish0.8%(79)
French0.5%(47)
Italian0.5%(47)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.3%(30)
Norwegian0.2%(20)
Danish0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(9)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(8)
Croatian0.1%(6)
Latvian0%(3)
Swiss0%(3)
British0%(2)
Iranian0%(1)
Slovak0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.9%(1,779)
Married42%(1,743)
Widowed4%(164)
Divorced11.2%(465)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(1,202)
Married47.4%(1,927)
Widowed13.1%(532)
Divorced10%(405)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, Missouri?

Lewis County, Missouri has about 9,924 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lewis County, Missouri earns about $59,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis County, Missouri expensive?

In Lewis County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $130,200, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, Missouri?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis County, Missouri?

About 12.7% of people in Lewis County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9704
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 63435ZIP 63448ZIP 63440ZIP 63447ZIP 63452ZIP 63457ZIP 63473ZIP 63438
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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