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Lewis County

Missouri · 10,032 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 $45,118. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% 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 $88,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
10,032
−4%since 2000
from 10,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,118
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,651 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,054
+56%since 2000
from $14,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(10,032)
Black2.5%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(77)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(889)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(9,315)
Black1.8%(185)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(165)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other2.7%(268)
Diversity Score15.4%(1,543)
Segregation Score32.5%(3,258)
Diversity Score
15
+82%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, Missouri?

Lewis County, Missouri has about 10,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lewis County, Missouri earns about $45,118 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 $88,200, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, Missouri?

About 14.4% 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 18.9% 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 201 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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