Lewis County's estimated 2026 population is 12,890 with a growth rate of -0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lewis County is the 84th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 13,836 and has seen a growth of -6.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 10,023 adults, (2,527 of whom are seniors) in Lewis County.
Female: 6,487 (50%)
Male: 6,478 (50%)
The racial composition of Lewis County includes 96.87% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,559 | 96.87% |
| Two or more races | 248 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.17% |
Lewis County's average per capita income is $36,646. Household income levels show a median of $46,838. The poverty rate stands at 22.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,922 | - |
| Families | $59,797 | $75,754 |
| Households | $46,838 | $65,354 |
| Non Families | $22,516 | $39,813 |
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