Lewis County, New York Population 2022
Lewis County, New York's estimated population is 25,726 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 -4.99% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 6,433 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 9,227 | 2,794 | 43.43% |
| 1830 | 15,239 | 6,012 | 65.16% |
| 1840 | 17,830 | 2,591 | 17.00% |
| 1850 | 24,564 | 6,734 | 37.77% |
| 1860 | 28,580 | 4,016 | 16.35% |
| 1870 | 28,699 | 119 | 0.42% |
| 1880 | 31,416 | 2,717 | 9.47% |
| 1890 | 29,806 | -1,610 | -5.12% |
| 1900 | 27,427 | -2,379 | -7.98% |
| 1910 | 24,849 | -2,578 | -9.40% |
| 1920 | 23,704 | -1,145 | -4.61% |
| 1930 | 23,447 | -257 | -1.08% |
| 1940 | 22,815 | -632 | -2.70% |
| 1950 | 22,521 | -294 | -1.29% |
| 1960 | 23,249 | 728 | 3.23% |
| 1970 | 23,644 | 395 | 1.70% |
| 1980 | 25,035 | 1,391 | 5.88% |
| 1990 | 26,796 | 1,761 | 7.03% |
| 2010 | 27,077 | 281 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 27,027 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 27,196 | 169 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 27,098 | -98 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 27,089 | -9 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 26,827 | -262 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 26,647 | -180 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 26,605 | -42 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 26,486 | -119 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 26,296 | -190 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 26,106 | -190 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 25,916 | -190 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 25,726 | -190 | -0.73% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,545 | 96.56% |
| Black or African American | 239 | 0.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.28% |
| Some Other Race | 203 | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 346 | 1.31% |
Lewis County, New York Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,398 | 2.51 | 80.9 |
| Married | 5,748 | 3.07 | 89.4 |
| Male | 522 | 3.1 | 76.6 |
| Female | 841 | 3.24 | 66.6 |
| Non Family | 3,287 | 1.26 | 70.2 |
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Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 493 | 2.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,105 | 6.01% |
| High School Graduate | 8,174 | 44.48% |
| Some College | 2,823 | 15.36% |
| Associates Degree | 2,410 | 13.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,925 | 10.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,445 | 7.86% |
Lewis County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 227 | 186 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 108 | 31 |
| Other Race | 154 | 120 | 32 |
| White | 17,679 | 16,186 | 3,247 |
| Native American | 24 | 20 | 2 |
| Asian | 51 | 40 | 4 |
| Black | 161 | 147 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 23.79%.
$36,881
Average Earnings
$43,224
Average Male
$31,664
Average Female
Lewis County, New York Language by Age
Lewis County, New York Language
96.96% of Lewis County, New York residents speak only English, while 3.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.51% of the population.
Lewis County, New York Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 179 | 56 | 31.28% |
| Multiple | 346 | 101 | 29.19% |
| Hispanic | 442 | 113 | 25.57% |
| Native | 49 | 8 | 16.33% |
| White | 25,066 | 3,242 | 12.93% |
| Asian | 67 | 1 | 1.49% |
| Other | 39 | NaN% |
13.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.39%
Male Poverty Rate
15.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lewis County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, New York is Black, with 31.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, New York is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.01%.
Lewis County, New York Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Lewis County, New York Married by Age and Sex
Lewis County, New York Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lewis County, New York Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,561 | 7.95% |
| Other Race | 69 | 37.30% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.55% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 7.10% |
Lewis County, New York Veterans by Education
5.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.05%
Born in Lewis County, New York
98.72%
Native Born
1.28%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.72% of Lewis County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 86.05% having been born in New York. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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