Lewis County's estimated 2026 population is 16,221 with a growth rate of -0.78% 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 -1.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lewis County includes 91.23% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.23%)
Two or more races (7.13%)
Other race (0.75%)
Asian (0.37%)
Black or African American (0.33%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,334 | 91.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,198 | 7.13% |
| Other race | 126 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,271 | - |
| Families | $71,250 | $86,580 |
| Households | $52,279 | $73,742 |
| Non Families | $30,142 | $45,824 |
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