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Lewis County

Tennessee · 12,161 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 $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,161
+7%since 2000
from 11,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lewis County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,473
+19%since 2000
from $14,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(10,940)
Black1.4%(164)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(136)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(793)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(11,507)
Black1.6%(198)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(221)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other1%(127)
Diversity Score11.8%(1,433)
Diversity Score
12
+69%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, Tennessee?

Lewis County, Tennessee has about 12,161 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lewis County, Tennessee earns about $35,000 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, Tennessee?

About 11.2% 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 18.3% 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 2,914 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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