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Lewis County

Washington · 82,149 residents · 2,402.782 sq mi
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Lewis County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,970. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 19% 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 $231,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,149
+20%since 2000
from 68,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+11%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K65K72K80K88K1990201020202024Lewis County
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,970
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,511 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,941
+64%since 2000
from $17,082 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+31%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(62,174)
Black0.3%(239)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,684)
Asian0.7%(466)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(10,667)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(65,496)
Black0.6%(530)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(8,830)
Asian1%(796)
Other5.2%(4,266)
Diversity Score39.1%(32,157)
Segregation Score15.3%(12,542)
Diversity Score
39
+152%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, Washington?

Lewis County, Washington has about 82,149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lewis County, Washington earns about $54,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis County, Washington expensive?

In Lewis County, Washington, the median home is worth about $231,900, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, Washington?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis County, Washington?

About 13.2% of people in Lewis County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,791 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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