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Lewis County

Tennessee · 11,367 residents · 282.092 sq mi
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Lewis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,444. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,367
+23%since 1990
from 9,247 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+8%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,444
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,362 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,664
+79%since 1990
from $8,180 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.4%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(9,107)
Black0.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(35)
Asian0.4%(38)
Diversity Score4.7%(430)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(10,940)
Black1.4%(164)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(136)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score7%(793)
Diversity Score
7
+50%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+18.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22.0 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
Hickman County
Income$68,247+124%
Home value$224,100+264%
Population26,219+94%
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LEWIS COUNTY VS
Lawrence County
Income$54,706+80%
Home value$194,400+216%
Population46,914+248%
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LEWIS COUNTY VS
Perry County
Income$55,972+84%
Home value$126,900+106%
Population9,126−32%
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LEWIS COUNTY VS
Maury County
Income$76,130+150%
Home value$355,700+478%
Population118,131+776%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, Tennessee?

Lewis County, Tennessee has about 11,367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lewis County, Tennessee earns about $30,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis County, Tennessee expensive?

In Lewis County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, Tennessee?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis County, Tennessee?

About 13.4% of people in Lewis County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,120 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9701
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 38462ZIP 38461
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