U.S. County · Profile

Lewis County

26.5KTotal Population
21Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-1.48%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lewis County has a population of 26,548 as of 2023. It is located in New York.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lewis County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.3%25,300
Two or More Races2.7%717
Hispanic or Latino1.6%425
Black or African American1.1%292
Some Other Race0.6%159
Asian0.2%53
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lewis County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$64,401
13.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,127
18.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.1%
13.9% above national average
Median Age
42.0 years

Income & Poverty

$64,401Median Household Income
$31,127Per Capita Income
13.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$64,401$77,217
Families$74,104$87,008
Married-couple Families$74,104$82,996
Nonfamily Households$37,935$40,970

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lewis County, New York.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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