Lewis County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,992 | — | #2,284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,285 | -25.1% | #2,392 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,400 | -38.5% | #1,732 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $708 | -39.1% | #2,712 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.9% | #2,256 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lewis County has a population of 12,992, making it the #2,284 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 $56,285, ranking #2,392 out of 3,222 counties — 25.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Lewis County is $173,400 (-38.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $708/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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85.7% of residents in Lewis County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.6% below the national rate.
About Lewis County, Tennessee
Lewis County, Tennessee has a total population of 12,992, making it the 2,284th 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 $56,285, which ranks #2,392 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Lewis County is $173,400, 38.5% below the national median. Renters in Lewis County pay a median gross rent of $708 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lewis County, 10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.0 min.
Lewis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for Lewis County, Tennessee 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.