Lewis County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,924 | — | #2,488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,934 | -20.2% | #2,091 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,200 | -53.8% | #2,517 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $644 | -44.6% | #2,958 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.7% | #1,442 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lewis County has a population of 9,924, making it the #2,488 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lewis County is $59,934, ranking #2,091 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Lewis County is $130,200 (-53.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $644/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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89.3% of residents in Lewis County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
About Lewis County, Missouri
Lewis County, Missouri has a total population of 9,924, making it the 2,488th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lewis County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lewis County is $59,934, which ranks #2,091 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Lewis County is $130,200, 53.8% below the national median. Renters in Lewis County pay a median gross rent of $644 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lewis County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Lewis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Lewis County, Missouri 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.