Lewis County's estimated 2026 population is 16,310 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lewis County is the 34th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,411 and has seen a growth of -0.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 41.6 years
There are 13,104 adults, (3,528 of whom are seniors) in Lewis County.
Female: 8,376 (50%)
Male: 8,364 (50%)
The racial composition of Lewis County includes 89.99% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,064 | 89.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,372 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 197 | 1.18% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.11% |
Lewis County's average per capita income is $49,829. Household income levels show a median of $56,477. The poverty rate stands at 16.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,152 | - |
| Families | $77,343 | $92,267 |
| Households | $56,477 | $80,876 |
| Non Families | $32,772 | $58,650 |
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