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Lewistown

County:
Fulton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2
State:
Illinois

Lewistown is a city located in Fulton County, Illinois. Lewistown has a 2026 population of 1,919. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Lewistown is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually and its population has decreased by -6.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,042 in 2020.

The median household income in Lewistown is $54,000 with a poverty rate of 11.48%. The median age in Lewistown is 46.1 years: 45.5 years for males, and 46.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males.

1.9K
Total Population
959
Density (mi²)
-20 -1.03%
Growth

Lewistown Population

Lewistown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,919-20-1.03%
20251,939-21-1.07%
20241,960-13-0.66%
20231,973-24-1.2%
20221,997-25-1.24%
20212,022-20-0.98%
20202,042-8-0.39%
20192,135-39-1.79%
20182,174-31-1.41%
20172,205-32-1.43%
20162,237-19-0.84%
20152,256-25-1.1%
20142,281-22-0.96%
20132,303-33-1.41%
20122,336-27-1.14%
20112,363-21-0.88%
20102,38010.04%

Median Age

Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 45.5 years

Lewistown Adults

There are 1,491 adults, (412 of whom are seniors) in Lewistown.

Sex Ratio

Female: 939 (52.7%)
Male: 842 (47.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lewistown includes 92.7% White, 3.59% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,65192.7%
Asian643.59%
Two or more races412.3%
Black or African American150.84%
Native American80.45%
Other race20.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races80.45%
White70.39%
Native American70.39%
Other race20.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,64492.31%
Asian643.59%
Two or more races331.85%
Black or African American150.84%
Native American10.06%

Lewistown Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lewistown 's average per capita income is $42,222. Household income levels show a median of $54,000. The poverty rate stands at 11.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$81,563-
Families$77,500$91,986
Households$54,000$67,990
Non Families$24,302$35,567

$42,222

Average Income

$54,000

Median Household Income

11.48%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)