Lewis County's estimated 2026 population is 12,713 with a growth rate of -0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lewis County is the 88th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,836 and has seen a growth of -8.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lewis County includes 97.03% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (97.03%)
Two or more races (2.28%)
Other race (0.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.25%)
Asian (0.15%)
Black or African American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,641 | 97.03% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 2.28% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lewis County's average per capita income is $34,956. Household income levels show a median of $41,632. The poverty rate stands at 22.62%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $63,977 | - |
| Families | $57,844 | $70,040 |
| Households | $41,632 | $58,763 |
| Non Families | $22,152 | $35,071 |
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