State
County
Land Area (mi²)
35.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
75.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.54%
Growth Since 2010
-11.45%
World Population Review
Lewistown, Illinois Population 2021
2,691
Lewistown is a city located in Fulton County Illinois. Lewistown has a 2020 population of 2,691. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Lewistown is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -11.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,039 in 2010. Lewistown reached it's highest population of 3,039 in 2010.
The average household income in Lewistown is $70,161 with a poverty rate of 14.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $570 per month, and the median house value is $88,700. The median age in Lewistown is 45.7 years, 41.9 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
Lewistown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lewistown was:
- White: 97.96%
- Black or African American: 0.85%
- Other race: 0.63%
- Two or more races: 0.56%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lewistown, Illinois is 2,691 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,817.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,039.
Lewistown, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,780 | 97.96% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.85% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.56% |
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Lewistown Population by Race
Lewistown Population Pyramid $2021
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Lewistown Population by Age
Lewistown Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,169 | 2.34 | 75.1 |
| Married | 631 | 2.87 | 89.5 |
| Non Family | 383 | 1.14 | 49.1 |
| Female | 88 | 3.14 | 79.5 |
| Male | 67 | 3.22 | 82.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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Lewistown Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 2.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 5.59% |
| High School Graduate | 843 | 40.63% |
| Some College | 582 | 28.05% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 239 | 11.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 3.66% |
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Lewistown Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lewistown Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,014 | 1,851 | 315 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 26 | |
| Black | 24 | 16 | |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.64%.
Lewistown Educational Attainment by Race
Lewistown Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lewistown Language by Age
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Lewistown Language
98.87% of Lewistown residents speak only English, while 1.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.62% of the population.
Lewistown Language
14.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.53%
Male Poverty Rate
15.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lewistown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewistown is White, with 15.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewistown is White, with 15.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.32%.
Lewistown Poverty
Lewistown Poverty Rate by Education
Lewistown Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Lewistown Married by Age and Sex
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Lewistown Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lewistown Marital Status by Race
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Lewistown Marital Status
Lewistown Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 9.35% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 100.00% |
Lewistown Veterans by Race
Lewistown Veterans by Education
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4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lewistown Veterans by Education
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59.8%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
Lewistown Employment by Age
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Lewistown Employment by Race
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Lewistown Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.77% of Lewistown residents were born in the United States, with 91.72% having been born in Illinois. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Lewistown Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,691 | -42 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 2,733 | -42 | -1.51% |
| 2019 | 2,775 | -42 | -1.49% |
| 2018 | 2,817 | -27 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 2,844 | -35 | -1.22% |
| 2016 | 2,879 | -22 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 2,901 | -26 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 2,927 | -26 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 2,953 | -39 | -1.30% |
| 2012 | 2,992 | -29 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 3,021 | -18 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 3,039 | 0.00% |