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Lewis County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Lewis County's estimated 2025 population is 16,152 with a growth rate of -1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lewis County is the 35th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,411 and has seen a growth of -1.58% since that time.

16,152
Total Population
42
Population Density (miĀ²)
35
Population Rank (State)
-174 -1.07%
Annual Population Growth

Lewis County Population

Lewis County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lewis County includes 91.23% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White15,33491.23%
Two or more races1,1987.13%
Other race1260.75%
Asian630.37%
Black or African American550.33%
Native American320.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Lewis County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lewis County's average per capita income is $48,923. Household income levels show a median of $52,279. The poverty rate stands at 19.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$86,271-
Families$71,250$86,580
Households$52,279$73,742
Non Families$30,142$45,824

$48,923

Average Income

$52,279

Median Household Income

19.39%

Poverty Rate