Lewis County, New York
NY · FIPS 36049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,607 | — | #1,593 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,182 | -9.3% | #1,325 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,534 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,100 | -41.1% | #1,886 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $837 | -28.0% | #1,841 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.1% | #1,360 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lewis County has a population of 26,607, making it the #1,593 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lewis County is $68,182, ranking #1,325 out of 3,222 counties — 9.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Lewis County is $166,100 (-41.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $837/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.
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94.3% of residents in Lewis County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Lewis County, New York
Lewis County, New York has a total population of 26,607, making it the 1,593rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lewis County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lewis County is $68,182, which ranks #1,325 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Lewis County is $166,100, 41.1% below the national median. Renters in Lewis County pay a median gross rent of $837 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lewis County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Lewis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Lewis County, New York 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.