Lewis County, West Virginia Population 2022
Lewis County, West Virginia's estimated population is 15,577 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 -5.10% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 4,247 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 6,241 | 1,994 | 46.95% |
| 1840 | 8,151 | 1,910 | 30.60% |
| 1850 | 10,031 | 1,880 | 23.06% |
| 1860 | 7,999 | -2,032 | -20.26% |
| 1870 | 10,175 | 2,176 | 27.20% |
| 1880 | 13,269 | 3,094 | 30.41% |
| 1890 | 15,895 | 2,626 | 19.79% |
| 1900 | 16,980 | 1,085 | 6.83% |
| 1910 | 18,281 | 1,301 | 7.66% |
| 1920 | 20,455 | 2,174 | 11.89% |
| 1930 | 21,794 | 1,339 | 6.55% |
| 1940 | 22,271 | 477 | 2.19% |
| 1950 | 21,074 | -1,197 | -5.37% |
| 1960 | 19,711 | -1,363 | -6.47% |
| 1970 | 17,847 | -1,864 | -9.46% |
| 1980 | 18,813 | 966 | 5.41% |
| 1990 | 17,223 | -1,590 | -8.45% |
| 2010 | 16,414 | -809 | -4.70% |
| 2011 | 16,439 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 16,453 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 16,480 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 16,448 | -32 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 16,440 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 16,289 | -151 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 16,178 | -111 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 16,017 | -161 | -1.00% |
| 2019 | 15,907 | -110 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 15,797 | -110 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 15,687 | -110 | -0.70% |
| 2022 | 15,577 | -110 | -0.70% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,156 | 94.58% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 69 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.42% |
| Some Other Race | 195 | 1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 508 | 3.17% |
Lewis County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,472 | 2.43 | 73.9 |
| Married | 3,205 | 3.04 | 87.8 |
| Male | 320 | 3.29 | 57.8 |
| Female | 685 | 3.29 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 2,262 | 1.19 | 60.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 416 | 3.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,053 | 9.19% |
| High School Graduate | 5,488 | 47.90% |
| Some College | 2,097 | 18.30% |
| Associates Degree | 600 | 5.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,135 | 9.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 668 | 5.83% |
Lewis County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 69 | 39 |
| Native American | 69 | 42 | 19 |
| White | 10,919 | 9,498 | 1,644 |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 194 | 8 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | |
| Asian | 67 | 67 |
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 other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$34,729
Average Earnings
$49,131
Average Male
$26,727
Average Female
Lewis County, West Virginia Language by Age
Lewis County, West Virginia Language
98.36% of Lewis County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
Lewis County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67 | 42 | 62.69% |
| Multiple | 508 | 137 | 26.97% |
| White | 14,811 | 2,614 | 17.65% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.68%
Male Poverty Rate
19.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lewis County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, West Virginia is Asian, with 62.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewis County, West Virginia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.12%.
Lewis County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lewis County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,115 | 9.29% |
| Other Race | 93 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 17.87% |
Lewis County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
8.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
80.20%
Born in Lewis County, West Virginia
99.63%
Native Born
0.37%
Foreign Born
0.03%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.63% of Lewis County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 80.20% having been born in West Virginia. 0.03% 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