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World Population Review
Lewis County, West Virginia Population 2021
Lewis County, West Virginia's estimated population is 15,687 with a growth rate of -0.70% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lewis County, West Virginia is the 37th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 16,414 and has seen a growth of -4.43% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,687 | -110 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 15,797 | -110 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 15,907 | -110 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 16,017 | -161 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 16,178 | -111 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 16,289 | -151 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 16,440 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 16,448 | -32 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 16,480 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 16,453 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 16,439 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 16,414 | -809 | -4.70% |
| 1990 | 17,223 | -1,590 | -8.45% |
| 1980 | 18,813 | 966 | 5.41% |
| 1970 | 17,847 | -1,864 | -9.46% |
| 1960 | 19,711 | -1,363 | -6.47% |
| 1950 | 21,074 | -1,197 | -5.37% |
| 1940 | 22,271 | 477 | 2.19% |
| 1930 | 21,794 | 1,339 | 6.55% |
| 1920 | 20,455 | 2,174 | 11.89% |
| 1910 | 18,281 | 1,301 | 7.66% |
| 1900 | 16,980 | 1,085 | 6.83% |
| 1890 | 15,895 | 2,626 | 19.79% |
| 1880 | 13,269 | 3,094 | 30.41% |
| 1870 | 10,175 | 2,176 | 27.20% |
| 1860 | 7,999 | -2,032 | -20.26% |
| 1850 | 10,031 | 1,880 | 23.06% |
| 1840 | 8,151 | 1,910 | 30.60% |
| 1830 | 6,241 | 1,994 | 46.95% |
| 1820 | 4,247 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.70%
County Website
State
Founded
December 18, 1816
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
16,414
Growth Since 2010
-4.43%
Lewis County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,744 | 97.39% |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 1.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 87 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.50% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 0.17% |
Lewis County, West Virginia Population by Race
Lewis County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Lewis County, West Virginia Population by Age
Lewis County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,574 | 2.42 | 71.5 |
| Married | 3,368 | 2.95 | 84.2 |
| Non Family | 2,199 | 1.21 | 58.9 |
| Female | 706 | 3.15 | 61.6 |
| Male | 301 | 3.61 | 44.2 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
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Lewis County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 433 | 3.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 917 | 7.90% |
| High School Graduate | 5,917 | 51.00% |
| Some College | 2,017 | 17.38% |
| Associates Degree | 638 | 5.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 971 | 8.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 710 | 6.12% |
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Lewis County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lewis County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,302 | 9,984 | 1,619 |
| Native American | 87 | 55 | 24 |
| Asian | 81 | 81 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 3 |
| Black | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 27.59%.
Lewis County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,657
Average Earnings
$45,227
Average Male
$23,758
Average Female
Lewis County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lewis County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Lewis County, West Virginia Language
98.37% of Lewis County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.94% of the population.
Lewis County, West Virginia Language
Lewis County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,383 | 3,101 | 20.16% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 150 | 75.00% |
| Multiple | 198 | 83 | 41.92% |
| Asian | 81 | 36 | 44.44% |
21.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.00%
Male Poverty Rate
23.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lewis County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 75.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, West Virginia is White, with 20.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.04%.
Lewis County, West Virginia Poverty
Lewis County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Lewis County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lewis County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Lewis County, West Virginia 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, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Lewis County, West Virginia Marital Status
Lewis County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Lewis County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,275 | 10.26% |
Lewis County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Lewis County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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10.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lewis County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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50.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lewis County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Lewis County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Lewis County, West Virginia 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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99.02%
Native Born
0.98%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.02% of Lewis County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 79.41% having been born in West Virginia. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lewis County, West Virginia 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