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Lewis County, Tennessee Population 2021
Lewis County, Tennessee's estimated population is 12,656 with a growth rate of 1.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lewis County, Tennessee is the 85th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 12,173 and has seen a growth of 3.97% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,656 | 194 | 1.56% |
| 2020 | 12,462 | 194 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 12,268 | 194 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 12,074 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 12,025 | 134 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 11,891 | 16 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 11,875 | -11 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 11,886 | -108 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 11,994 | 52 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 11,942 | -204 | -1.68% |
| 2011 | 12,146 | -27 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 12,173 | 2,926 | 31.64% |
| 1990 | 9,247 | -453 | -4.67% |
| 1980 | 9,700 | 2,939 | 43.47% |
| 1970 | 6,761 | 492 | 7.85% |
| 1960 | 6,269 | 191 | 3.14% |
| 1950 | 6,078 | 229 | 3.92% |
| 1940 | 5,849 | 591 | 11.24% |
| 1930 | 5,258 | -449 | -7.87% |
| 1920 | 5,707 | -326 | -5.40% |
| 1910 | 6,033 | 1,578 | 35.42% |
| 1900 | 4,455 | 1,900 | 74.36% |
| 1890 | 2,555 | 374 | 17.15% |
| 1880 | 2,181 | 195 | 9.82% |
| 1870 | 1,986 | -255 | -11.38% |
| 1860 | 2,241 | -2,197 | -49.50% |
| 1850 | 4,438 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.56% (194)
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State
Founded
December 23, 1843
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
12,173
Growth Since 2010
3.97% (483)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,436 | 95.09% |
| Black or African American | 219 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 164 | 1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 155 | 1.29% |
| Some Other Race | 53 | 0.44% |
Lewis County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,715 | 2.5 | 78 |
| Married | 2,476 | 3.08 | 90.8 |
| Non Family | 1,540 | 1.14 | 65.3 |
| Female | 558 | 3.25 | 61.1 |
| Male | 141 | 3.99 | 57.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 470 | 5.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 856 | 10.11% |
| High School Graduate | 3,600 | 42.50% |
| Some College | 1,965 | 23.20% |
| Associates Degree | 698 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 561 | 6.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 321 | 3.79% |
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Lewis County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,048 | 6,763 | 837 |
| Black | 135 | 121 | |
| Hispanic | 135 | 131 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 60 | |
| Asian | 70 | 70 | 25 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
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$30,200
Average Earnings
$37,689
Average Male
$21,193
Average Female
Lewis County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Lewis County, Tennessee Language
96.26% of Lewis County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 3.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
Lewis County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,020 | 2,240 | 20.33% |
| Black | 182 | 37 | 20.33% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 11 | 3.99% |
| Other | 53 | 7 | 13.21% |
19.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.81%
Male Poverty Rate
21.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lewis County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, Tennessee is Black, with 20.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.84%.
Lewis County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Lewis County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Lewis County, Tennessee 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 45-54.
Lewis County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720 | 8.02% |
| Black | 25 | 14.71% |
Lewis County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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11.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
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52%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
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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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69.75%
Born in Lewis County, Tennessee
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.32% of Lewis County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 69.75% having been born in Tennessee. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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