Lewis County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,682 | — | #2,987 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,615 | -31.3% | #2,684 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.0 years | +26.0% | #284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $225,300 | -20.1% | #1,129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $737 | -36.6% | #2,547 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.5% | #1,999 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lewis County has a population of 3,682, making it the #2,987 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lewis County is $51,615, ranking #2,684 out of 3,222 counties — 31.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Lewis County is $225,300 (-20.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $737/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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88.9% of residents in Lewis County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Lewis County, Idaho
Lewis County, Idaho has a total population of 3,682, making it the 2,987th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lewis County is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lewis County is $51,615, which ranks #2,684 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Lewis County is $225,300, 20.1% below the national median. Renters in Lewis County pay a median gross rent of $737 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lewis County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Lewis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (9.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%).
All data for Lewis County, Idaho comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.