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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lewis County

Missouri · 10,494 residents · 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 $30,651. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $52,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,494
+3%since 1990
from 10,233 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+6%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,651
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,575 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,746
+59%since 1990
from $9,298 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$273
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+27%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(9,853)
Black3%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(37)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score9.8%(1,006)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(10,032)
Black2.5%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(77)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score8.5%(889)
Diversity Score
8
−14%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−43%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Lewis County to nearby counties

LEWIS COUNTY VS
Marion County
Income$62,903+105%
Home value$162,000+207%
Population28,525+189%
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LEWIS COUNTY VS
Clark County
Income$51,781+69%
Home value$130,700+148%
Population6,475−34%
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LEWIS COUNTY VS
Knox County
Income$57,788+89%
Home value$101,400+92%
Population3,728−62%
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LEWIS COUNTY VS
Shelby County
Income$51,594+68%
Home value$99,900+90%
Population5,870−41%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, Missouri?

Lewis County, Missouri has about 10,494 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lewis County, Missouri earns about $30,651 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 $52,700, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, Missouri?

About 13.0% 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 16.1% of people in Lewis County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 261 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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