Lewis County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,965 | — | #2,285 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,838 | -37.7% | #2,901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $96,000 | -65.9% | #3,048 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $751 | -35.4% | #2,471 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% | +74.8% | #2,842 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lewis County has a population of 12,965, making it the #2,285 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lewis County is $46,838, ranking #2,901 out of 3,222 counties — 37.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.0% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Lewis County is $96,000 (-65.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $751/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.
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94.4% of residents in Lewis County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Lewis County, Kentucky
Lewis County, Kentucky has a total population of 12,965, making it the 2,285th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lewis County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lewis County is $46,838, which ranks #2,901 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Lewis County is $96,000, 65.9% below the national median. Renters in Lewis County pay a median gross rent of $751 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lewis County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.5 min.
Lewis County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Lewis County, Kentucky 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.