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Lewis County

Tennessee · 12,582 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 $36,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $98,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
12,582
+11%since 2000
from 11,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Lewis County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,977
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,800
+49%since 2000
from $14,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+32%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(11,510)
Black1.5%(184)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(326)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other1.2%(151)
Diversity Score14.1%(1,772)
Segregation Score0.3%(42)
Diversity Score
14
+102%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
0
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, Tennessee?

Lewis County, Tennessee has about 12,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lewis County, Tennessee earns about $36,977 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, Tennessee?

About 10.1% 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 20.3% 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 3,335 residents, a change of about 36 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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