CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Lewis County

New York · 26,582 residents · 1,276.309 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Lewis County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,582
−1%since 2000
from 26,944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+16%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K26K27K27K27K1990201020202024Lewis County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,192
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,770
+85%since 2000
from $14,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lewis County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(26,363)
Black0.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(172)
Asian0.2%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(838)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(24,942)
Black0.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(460)
Asian0.2%(65)
Other1.6%(418)
Diversity Score9.8%(2,601)
Segregation Score20.8%(5,535)
Diversity Score
10
+215%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lewis County

Del Norte County
Pop 26,410
Butts County
Pop 27,218
Payette County
Pop 27,824
Cassia County
Pop 26,397
Places similar to Lewis County
Head to head

Compare Lewis County to nearby counties

LEWIS COUNTY VS
Herkimer County
Income$68,515+22%
Home value$147,700+20%
Population59,219+124%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEWIS COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$66,301+18%
Home value$188,200+53%
Population111,540+321%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEWIS COUNTY VS
Oneida County
Income$70,154+25%
Home value$182,600+49%
Population226,392+755%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEWIS COUNTY VS
Oswego County
Income$69,183+23%
Home value$151,700+24%
Population118,569+348%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, New York?

Lewis County, New York has about 26,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewis County, New York?

The typical household in Lewis County, New York earns about $56,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis County, New York expensive?

In Lewis County, New York, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, New York?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis County, New York?

About 13.3% of people in Lewis County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 214 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

9 census tracts
Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9508
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 13367ZIP 13620ZIP 13648ZIP 13626ZIP 13327ZIP 13433ZIP 13343ZIP 13368ZIP 13473ZIP 13325ZIP 13489ZIP 13665ZIP 13305ZIP 13312ZIP 13345ZIP 13404
Up the hierarchy
All counties in New York
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →