Lewis County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,740 | — | #2,054 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,477 | -24.8% | #2,376 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,221 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,800 | -46.2% | #2,212 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $730 | -37.2% | #2,588 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | +27.9% | #2,144 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lewis County has a population of 16,740, making it the #2,054 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lewis County is $56,477, ranking #2,376 out of 3,222 counties — 24.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.1% and unemployment stands at 8.6%.
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The median home value in Lewis County is $151,800 (-46.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $730/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.2%.
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93.5% of residents in Lewis County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Lewis County, West Virginia
Lewis County, West Virginia has a total population of 16,740, making it the 2,054th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lewis County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lewis County is $56,477, which ranks #2,376 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6%.
The median home value in Lewis County is $151,800, 46.2% below the national median. Renters in Lewis County pay a median gross rent of $730 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lewis County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Lewis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Lewis County, West Virginia 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.