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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lewis County

West Virginia · 16,919 residents · 386.93 sq mi
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Lewis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,066. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,700. The poverty rate of 19.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

16,919
−2%since 1990
from 17,223 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+10%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Lewis County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,066
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,972 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,933
+63%since 1990
from $8,561 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$340
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
27.0% rent
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(17,139)
Black0.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(60)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score2.1%(357)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(16,604)
Black0.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(85)
Asian0.3%(48)
Diversity Score2.3%(389)
2
+11%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewis County, West Virginia?

Lewis County, West Virginia has about 16,919 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lewis County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Lewis County, West Virginia earns about $27,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewis County, West Virginia expensive?

In Lewis County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Lewis County, West Virginia?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewis County, West Virginia?

About 19.9% of people in Lewis County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewis County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewis County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 304 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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