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World Population Review
Lewis County, New York Population 2021
Lewis County, New York's estimated population is 25,916 with a growth rate of -0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lewis County, New York is the 60th largest county in New York. The 2010 Population was 27,077 and has seen a growth of -4.29% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,916 | -190 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 26,106 | -190 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 26,296 | -190 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 26,486 | -119 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 26,605 | -42 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 26,647 | -180 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 26,827 | -262 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 27,089 | -9 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 27,098 | -98 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 27,196 | 169 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 27,027 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 27,077 | 281 | 1.05% |
| 1990 | 26,796 | 1,761 | 7.03% |
| 1980 | 25,035 | 1,391 | 5.88% |
| 1970 | 23,644 | 395 | 1.70% |
| 1960 | 23,249 | 728 | 3.23% |
| 1950 | 22,521 | -294 | -1.29% |
| 1940 | 22,815 | -632 | -2.70% |
| 1930 | 23,447 | -257 | -1.08% |
| 1920 | 23,704 | -1,145 | -4.61% |
| 1910 | 24,849 | -2,578 | -9.40% |
| 1900 | 27,427 | -2,379 | -7.98% |
| 1890 | 29,806 | -1,610 | -5.12% |
| 1880 | 31,416 | 2,717 | 9.47% |
| 1870 | 28,699 | 119 | 0.42% |
| 1860 | 28,580 | 4,016 | 16.35% |
| 1850 | 24,564 | 6,734 | 37.77% |
| 1840 | 17,830 | 2,591 | 17.00% |
| 1830 | 15,239 | 6,012 | 65.16% |
| 1820 | 9,227 | 2,794 | 43.43% |
| 1810 | 6,433 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.73%
County Website
State
Founded
1805
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
27,077
Growth Since 2010
-4.29%
Lewis County, New York Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,725 | 96.81% |
| Two or More Races | 250 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 0.70% |
| Some Other Race | 171 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.09% |
Lewis County, New York Population by Race
Lewis County, New York Population Pyramid $2021
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Lewis County, New York Population by Age
Lewis County, New York Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,247 | 2.56 | 80.8 |
| Married | 5,668 | 3.13 | 90.7 |
| Non Family | 3,280 | 1.27 | 69.5 |
| Female | 890 | 3.31 | 63.1 |
| Male | 409 | 3.38 | 73.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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Lewis County, New York Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 504 | 2.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,305 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 8,198 | 44.65% |
| Some College | 2,752 | 14.99% |
| Associates Degree | 2,219 | 12.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,924 | 10.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,458 | 7.94% |
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Lewis County, New York Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lewis County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,771 | 16,137 | 3,287 |
| Hispanic | 230 | 146 | 49 |
| Black | 135 | 113 | 7 |
| Other Race | 108 | 44 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 55 | 14 |
| Asian | 68 | 55 | 13 |
| Native American | 35 | 28 | 4 |
| Islander | 20 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 27.78%.
Lewis County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,591
Average Earnings
$42,260
Average Male
$30,655
Average Female
Lewis County, New York Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lewis County, New York Language by Age
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Lewis County, New York Language
97.13% of Lewis County, New York residents speak only English, while 2.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.50% of the population.
Lewis County, New York Language
Lewis County, New York Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,247 | 3,244 | 12.85% |
| Hispanic | 446 | 140 | 31.39% |
| Multiple | 250 | 108 | 43.20% |
| Other | 163 | 37 | 22.70% |
| Black | 132 | 30 | 22.73% |
| Asian | 134 | 21 | 15.67% |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 100.00% |
| Native | 76 | 7 | 9.21% |
13.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.61%
Male Poverty Rate
15.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lewis County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, New York is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, New York is Native, with 9.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.28%.
Lewis County, New York Poverty
Lewis County, New York Poverty Rate by Education
Lewis County, New York Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Lewis County, New York Married by Age and Sex
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Lewis County, New York Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lewis County, New York Marital Status by Race
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Lewis County, New York Marital Status
Lewis County, New York Veterans by War
Lewis County, New York Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,573 | 7.96% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.05% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5.41% |
| Native American | 1 | 2.17% |
Lewis County, New York Veterans by Race
Lewis County, New York Veterans by Education
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5.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lewis County, New York Veterans by Education
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60%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lewis County, New York Employment by Age
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Lewis County, New York Employment by Race
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Lewis County, New York 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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98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.44% of Lewis County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 86.00% having been born in New York. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lewis County, New York Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990