Lewis County, MO
Lewis County Map
Lewis County Overview
9,987
TOTAL POPULATION
5,038
MALE POPULATION
4,949
FEMALE POPULATION
101.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,407
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,983
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,779
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,973
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,619
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Lewis County
The most populous races in Lewis County are White / Caucasian (9,220 | 92.3%), Black / African American (386 | 3.9%), and Two or more Races (298 | 3.0%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
Black / African American | 386 | 3.9% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 11 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 137 | 1.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 15 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 9,220 | 92.3% |
Two or more Races | 298 | 3.0% |
Some other Race | 10 | 0.1% |
Total | 9,987 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Lewis County
The most populous ancestries reported in Lewis County are German (1,856 | 18.6%), American (1,360 | 13.6%), English (927 | 9.3%), Irish (896 | 9.0%), and European (151 | 1.5%), together accounting for 52.0% of all Lewis County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 45 | 0.4% |
American | 1,360 | 13.6% |
Arab | 19 | 0.2% |
Argentinean | 3 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 4 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 7 | 0.1% |
Bhutanese | 4 | 0.0% |
Blackfeet | 16 | 0.2% |
Bolivian | 7 | 0.1% |
British | 2 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 35 | 0.4% |
Central American | 21 | 0.2% |
Cherokee | 57 | 0.6% |
Cheyenne | 4 | 0.0% |
Chickasaw | 1 | 0.0% |
Costa Rican | 13 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 12 | 0.1% |
Cuban | 8 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakian | 5 | 0.1% |
Danish | 32 | 0.3% |
Dominican | 9 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 86 | 0.9% |
Ecuadorian | 11 | 0.1% |
English | 927 | 9.3% |
European | 151 | 1.5% |
French | 106 | 1.1% |
French Canadian | 1 | 0.0% |
German | 1,856 | 18.6% |
Greek | 31 | 0.3% |
Iranian | 2 | 0.0% |
Irish | 896 | 9.0% |
Italian | 48 | 0.5% |
Kiowa | 6 | 0.1% |
Latvian | 5 | 0.1% |
Lithuanian | 5 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 70 | 0.7% |
Norwegian | 8 | 0.1% |
Pennsylvania German | 7 | 0.1% |
Polish | 121 | 1.2% |
Romanian | 22 | 0.2% |
Russian | 8 | 0.1% |
Salvadoran | 8 | 0.1% |
Scandinavian | 3 | 0.0% |
Scotch-Irish | 123 | 1.2% |
Scottish | 92 | 0.9% |
South American | 21 | 0.2% |
Subsaharan African | 45 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 68 | 0.7% |
Swiss | 3 | 0.0% |
Thai | 13 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 40 | 0.4% | View All 51 Rows |
Immigrants in Lewis County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lewis County came from Asia (47 | 0.5%), Latin America (29 | 0.3%), Central America (22 | 0.2%), Eastern Asia (20 | 0.2%), and Saudi Arabia (19 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.4% of all Lewis County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 47 | 0.5% |
Bolivia | 7 | 0.1% |
Central America | 22 | 0.2% |
Costa Rica | 1 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 20 | 0.2% |
El Salvador | 8 | 0.1% |
Europe | 9 | 0.1% |
Germany | 9 | 0.1% |
India | 8 | 0.1% |
Japan | 4 | 0.0% |
Korea | 16 | 0.2% |
Latin America | 29 | 0.3% |
Mexico | 13 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 11 | 0.1% |
Saudi Arabia | 19 | 0.2% |
South America | 7 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 8 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 19 | 0.2% |
Western Europe | 9 | 0.1% | View All 19 Rows |
Sex and Age in Lewis County
Sex and Age in Lewis County
The most populous age groups in Lewis County are 15 to 19 Years (526 | 10.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (447 | 9.0%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 280 (5.6%) | 245 (5.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 317 (6.3%) | 194 (3.9%) |
10 to 14 Years | 305 (6.0%) | 396 (8.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 526 (10.4%) | 419 (8.5%) |
20 to 24 Years | 489 (9.7%) | 447 (9.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 268 (5.3%) | 247 (5.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 238 (4.7%) | 294 (5.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 139 (2.8%) | 270 (5.5%) |
40 to 44 Years | 373 (7.4%) | 236 (4.8%) |
45 to 49 Years | 238 (4.7%) | 246 (5.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 285 (5.7%) | 292 (5.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 404 (8.0%) | 351 (7.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 301 (6.0%) | 318 (6.4%) |
65 to 69 Years | 259 (5.1%) | 244 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 Years | 258 (5.1%) | 249 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 120 (2.4%) | 184 (3.7%) |
80 to 84 Years | 172 (3.4%) | 139 (2.8%) |
85 Years and over | 66 (1.3%) | 178 (3.6%) |
Total | 5,038 (100.0%) | 4,949 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Lewis County
Median Family Size in Lewis County
The median family size in Lewis County is 3.64 persons per family, with single male/father families (155 | 7.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.7 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,675 | 83.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.46 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,675 (83.3%) | 3.46 |
Single Male/Father | 155 (7.7%) | 4.70 |
Single Female/Mother | 182 (9.0%) | 4.40 |
Total Families | 2,012 (100.0%) | 3.64 |
Median Household Size in Lewis County
The median household size in Lewis County is 2.74 persons per household, with single male/father households (155 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.19 persons per household. non-family households (1,317 | 39.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,675 (50.3%) | 3.54 |
Single Male/Father | 155 (4.7%) | 5.19 |
Single Female/Mother | 182 (5.5%) | 4.81 |
Non-family | 1,317 (39.6%) | 1.16 |
Total Households | 3,329 (100.0%) | 2.74 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lewis County
Out of a total of 3,329 households in Lewis County, 2,012 (60.4%) are family households, while 1,317 (39.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,221, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,178.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,178 (35.4%) |
2-Person Households | 1,221 (36.7%) | 139 (4.2%) |
3-Person Households | 363 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 249 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 106 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 34 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 39 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,012 (60.4%) | 1,317 (39.6%) |
Female Fertility in Lewis County
Fertility by Age in Lewis County
Average fertility rate in Lewis County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.2% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 14 (11.8%) | 33.0 |
20 to 34 years | 105 (88.2%) | 106.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 119 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lewis County
77.3% of women with births (119) in Lewis County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 12.4% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 92 (87.6%) | 13 (12.4%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 92 (77.3%) | 27 (22.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Lewis County
Average fertility rate in Lewis County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 233.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 27.7% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 16 (13.5%) | 42.0 |
High School Diploma | 20 (16.8%) | 30.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 19 (16.0%) | 22.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 33 (27.7%) | 143.0 |
Graduate Degree | 31 (26.1%) | 233.0 |
Total | 119 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lewis County
22.7% of women with births in Lewis County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 12 (63.2%) | 7 (36.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 92 (77.3%) | 27 (22.7%) |
Income in Lewis County
Income Overview in Lewis County
Per Capita Income in Lewis County is $24,407, while median incomes of families and households are $66,983 and $49,779 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 9,987 | $24,407 |
Median Family Income | 2,012 | $66,983 |
Mean Family Income | 2,012 | $83,193 |
Median Household Income | 3,329 | $49,779 |
Mean Household Income | 3,329 | $64,497 |
Income Deficit | 2,012 | $7,973 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 9,987 | 22.17% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 9,987 | 77.83¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 9,987 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Lewis County
Average Earnings in Lewis County are $30,213, $35,316 for men and $27,487 for women, a difference of 22.2%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 2,488 (51.3%) | $35,316 |
Female | 2,361 (48.7%) | $27,487 |
Total | 4,849 (100.0%) | $30,213 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lewis County
The most common earnings brackets in Lewis County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (207 | 8.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (200 | 8.5%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 168 (6.8%) | 151 (6.4%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 126 (5.1%) | 119 (5.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 196 (7.9%) | 143 (6.1%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 19 (0.8%) | 120 (5.1%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 198 (8.0%) | 78 (3.3%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 39 (1.6%) | 39 (1.7%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 25 (1.0%) | 45 (1.9%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 55 (2.2%) | 143 (6.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 25 (1.0%) | 86 (3.6%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 70 (2.8%) | 161 (6.8%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 207 (8.3%) | 200 (8.5%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 105 (4.2%) | 196 (8.3%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 174 (7.0%) | 146 (6.2%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 168 (6.8%) | 143 (6.1%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 186 (7.5%) | 75 (3.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 135 (5.4%) | 82 (3.5%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 194 (7.8%) | 100 (4.2%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 171 (6.9%) | 89 (3.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 82 (3.3%) | 155 (6.6%) |
$100,000+ | 145 (5.8%) | 90 (3.8%) |
Total | 2,488 (100.0%) | 2,361 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lewis County
Average earnings in Lewis County are $42,992 for men and $33,125 for women, a difference of 23.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,953, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $37,543. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,602.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $44,011 | $24,602 |
College or Associate's Degree | $37,543 | $38,878 |
Bachelor's Degree | $46,953 | $48,750 |
Graduate Degree | $43,922 | $46,719 |
Total | $42,992 | $33,125 |
Family Income in Lewis County
Family Income Brackets in Lewis County
According to the Lewis County family income data, there are 561 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 28 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 42 | 2.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 28 | 1.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 95 | 4.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 171 | 8.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 310 | 15.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 561 | 27.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 280 | 13.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 268 | 13.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 109 | 5.4% |
$200,000+ | 147 | 7.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lewis County
5-person families (79 | 3.9%) account for the highest median family income in Lewis County with $101,607 per family, while 2-person families (1,287 | 64.0%) have the highest median income of $29,756 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,287 (64.0%) | $59,511 |
3-Person Families | 313 (15.6%) | $77,552 |
4-Person Families | 262 (13.0%) | $83,056 |
5-Person Families | 79 (3.9%) | $101,607 |
6-Person Families | 34 (1.7%) | $83,056 |
7+ Person Families | 37 (1.8%) | $0 |
Total | 2,012 (100.0%) | $66,983 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lewis County
The median family income in Lewis County is $66,983, with families comprising 3+ earners (168) having the highest median family income of $121,389, while families with no earners (436) have the lowest median family income of $40,703, accounting for 8.4% and 21.7% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 436 (21.7%) | $40,703 |
1 Earner | 508 (25.3%) | $46,618 |
2 Earners | 900 (44.7%) | $86,771 |
3+ Earners | 168 (8.4%) | $121,389 |
Total | 2,012 (100.0%) | $66,983 |
Household Income in Lewis County
Household Income Brackets in Lewis County
With 712 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lewis County, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 110 households (3.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 210 | 6.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 233 | 7.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 320 | 9.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 350 | 10.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 559 | 16.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 712 | 21.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 370 | 11.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 310 | 9.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 110 | 3.3% |
$200,000+ | 150 | 4.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Lewis County
The median household income in Lewis County is $49,779, with the highest median household income of $63,304 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 844 households (25.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,382, with 1,036 households (31.1%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 112 (3.4%) | $56,413 |
25 to 44 Years | 844 (25.4%) | $63,304 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,337 (40.2%) | $56,865 |
65+ Years | 1,036 (31.1%) | $38,382 |
Total | 3,329 (100.0%) | $49,779 |
Poverty in Lewis County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewis County
With 16.5% poverty level for males and 16.4% for females among the residents of Lewis County, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (37.9%) and 153 females (40.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 25 (8.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 22 (37.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 90 (26.2%) | 153 (40.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 40 (18.4%) | 13 (8.0%) |
15 Years | 19 (33.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 4 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 98 (24.5%) | 73 (14.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 76 (15.3%) | 67 (12.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 102 (20.1%) | 110 (21.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 66 (12.6%) | 110 (20.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 159 (23.0%) | 81 (12.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 43 (8.5%) | 65 (14.0%) |
75 Years and over | 13 (3.9%) | 84 (20.0%) |
Total | 757 (16.5%) | 756 (16.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewis County
According to the poverty statistics in Lewis County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 255 (91.1%) | 245 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 36 (62.1%) | 20 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 253 (73.8%) | 226 (59.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 177 (81.6%) | 149 (92.0%) |
15 Years | 37 (66.1%) | 62 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 161 (97.6%) | 130 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 302 (75.5%) | 416 (85.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 422 (84.7%) | 472 (87.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 406 (79.9%) | 396 (78.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 457 (87.4%) | 422 (79.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 533 (77.0%) | 578 (87.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 464 (91.5%) | 400 (86.0%) |
75 Years and over | 322 (96.1%) | 336 (80.0%) |
Total | 3,825 (83.5%) | 3,852 (83.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lewis County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lewis County show that 5.1% or 86 of the total 1,675 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.0%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.4%, which includes 14 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,104 (95.2%) | 56 (4.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 401 (96.6%) | 14 (3.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 84 (84.0%) | 16 (16.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,589 (94.9%) | 86 (5.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lewis County
According to the poverty data in Lewis County, 12.3% or 19 single-father households and 39.0% or 71 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (19.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (80.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 14 (19.4%) | 12 (16.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 5 (6.0%) | 27 (39.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (80.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 19 (12.3%) | 71 (39.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lewis County
The poverty data for Lewis County shows that 86 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 90 of the single-parent households (26.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (16.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (80.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 56 (4.8%) | 26 (17.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 14 (3.4%) | 32 (21.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 16 (16.0%) | 32 (80.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 86 (5.1%) | 90 (26.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Lewis County
Employment by Class of Employer in Lewis County
Among the 4,296 employed individuals in Lewis County, private company employees (3,154 | 73.4%), not-for-profit organizations (438 | 10.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (208 | 4.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 3,154 | 73.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 133 | 3.1% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 208 | 4.8% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 438 | 10.2% |
Local Government Employees | 171 | 4.0% |
State Government Employees | 126 | 2.9% |
Federal Government Employees | 49 | 1.1% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 17 | 0.4% |
Total | 4,296 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Lewis County
According to the labor force statistics for Lewis County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,132), 56.8% or 4,619 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 273 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 82.2% or 769 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.8% or 142 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 348 (42.1%) | 17 (4.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 769 (82.2%) | 46 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 396 (76.9%) | 14 (3.5%) |
30 to 34 Years | 411 (77.3%) | 30 (7.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 802 (78.8%) | 2 (0.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 798 (75.2%) | 142 (17.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 531 (70.3%) | 22 (4.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 362 (58.5%) | 2 (0.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 153 (15.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 53 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,619 (56.8%) | 273 (5.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lewis County
According to labor force statistics for Lewis County, 73.3% of individuals (3,298) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,500) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 211 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 605 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 52.3% or 161 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 308 (54.9%) | 293 (52.3%) |
High School Diploma | 1,432 (70.6%) | 26 (1.3%) |
College / Associate Degree | 955 (78.1%) | 10 (0.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 605 (88.1%) | 27 (4.0%) |
Total | 3,298 (73.3%) | 288 (6.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Lewis County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lewis County are Management (305 | 7.0%), Community & Social Service (304 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (298 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (198 | 4.5%), and Health Technologists (149 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lewis County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (76.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (98.0%), and Health Technologists (96.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 183 (60.0%) | 122 (40.0%) |
Business & Financial | 25 (21.2%) | 93 (78.8%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 22 (47.8%) | 24 (52.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 17 (65.4%) | 9 (34.6%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 111 (36.5%) | 193 (63.5%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 10 (26.3%) | 28 (73.7%) |
Legal Services & Support | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 49 (24.7%) | 149 (75.2%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 51 (76.1%) | 16 (23.9%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 6 (2.0%) | 292 (98.0%) |
Health Technologists | 6 (4.0%) | 143 (96.0%) |
Total (Category) | 347 (32.4%) | 724 (67.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,131 (49.0%) | 2,217 (51.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Lewis County are Food Preparation & Serving (304 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (180 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (144 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (111 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (61 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Lewis County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (50.7%), and Security & Protection (26.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (86.5%), and Personal Care & Service (85.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 19 (10.6%) | 161 (89.4%) |
Security & Protection | 16 (26.2%) | 45 (73.8%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 7 (13.5%) | 45 (86.5%) |
Law Enforcement | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 63 (20.7%) | 241 (79.3%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 73 (50.7%) | 71 (49.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 16 (14.4%) | 95 (85.6%) |
Total (Category) | 187 (23.4%) | 613 (76.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,131 (49.0%) | 2,217 (51.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lewis County are Office & Administration (669 | 15.4%), and Sales & Related (443 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 266 (60.1%) | 177 (40.0%) |
Office & Administration | 127 (19.0%) | 542 (81.0%) |
Total (Category) | 393 (35.3%) | 719 (64.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,131 (49.0%) | 2,217 (51.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lewis County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (242 | 5.6%), Construction & Extraction (159 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 106 (66.7%) | 53 (33.3%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 235 (97.1%) | 7 (2.9%) |
Total (Category) | 358 (85.7%) | 60 (14.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,131 (49.0%) | 2,217 (51.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lewis County are Production (433 | 10.0%), Transportation (293 | 6.7%), and Material Moving (221 | 5.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 391 (90.3%) | 42 (9.7%) |
Transportation | 275 (93.9%) | 18 (6.1%) |
Material Moving | 180 (81.5%) | 41 (18.5%) |
Total (Category) | 846 (89.3%) | 101 (10.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,131 (49.0%) | 2,217 (51.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Lewis County
Employment Industries in Lewis County
The major employment industries in Lewis County include Health Care & Social Assistance (732 | 16.8%), Manufacturing (593 | 13.6%), Retail Trade (553 | 12.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (372 | 8.6%), and Educational Services (363 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lewis County
The Lewis County industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (86.2%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.7%), and Administrative & Support (81.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (96.4%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 118 (83.7%) | 23 (16.3%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
Construction | 108 (56.8%) | 82 (43.2%) |
Manufacturing | 452 (76.2%) | 141 (23.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 175 (86.2%) | 28 (13.8%) |
Retail Trade | 315 (57.0%) | 238 (43.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 265 (71.2%) | 107 (28.8%) |
Utilities | 46 (79.3%) | 12 (20.7%) |
Information | 29 (65.9%) | 15 (34.1%) |
Finance & Insurance | 42 (18.3%) | 188 (81.7%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 25 (32.1%) | 53 (67.9%) |
Professional & Scientific | 2 (3.6%) | 54 (96.4%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 87 (81.3%) | 20 (18.7%) |
Educational Services | 143 (39.4%) | 220 (60.6%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 46 (6.3%) | 686 (93.7%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 82 (51.6%) | 77 (48.4%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 59 (30.4%) | 135 (69.6%) |
Public Administration | 55 (41.7%) | 77 (58.3%) |
Total | 2,131 (49.0%) | 2,217 (51.0%) |
Education in Lewis County
School Enrollment in Lewis County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,484 students in Lewis County are college / undergraduate (767 | 30.9%), middle school (510 | 20.5%), and high school (469 | 18.9%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 106 | 4.3% |
Kindergarten | 86 | 3.5% |
Elementary School | 459 | 18.5% |
Middle School | 510 | 20.5% |
High School | 469 | 18.9% |
College / Undergraduate | 767 | 30.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 87 | 3.5% |
Total | 2,484 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lewis County
Out of a total of 2,484 students who are enrolled in schools in Lewis County, 407 (16.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,077 (83.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 28 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 22 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 28 (50.0%) | 28 (50.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 487 (97.0%) | 15 (3.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 635 (95.1%) | 33 (4.9%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 325 (89.3%) | 39 (10.7%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 229 (62.1%) | 140 (37.9%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 289 (73.4%) | 105 (26.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 61 (56.0%) | 48 (44.0%) |
35 Years and over | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,077 (83.6%) | 407 (16.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lewis County
Education (269 | 26.6%), business (213 | 21.1%), science & technology (131 | 13.0%), physical & health sciences (89 | 8.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (55 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,011 individuals in Lewis County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 33 | 3.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 55 | 5.4% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 89 | 8.8% |
Psychology | 37 | 3.7% |
Social Sciences | 28 | 2.8% |
Engineering | 12 | 1.2% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 131 | 13.0% |
Business | 213 | 21.1% |
Education | 269 | 26.6% |
Literature & Languages | 17 | 1.7% |
Liberal Arts & History | 22 | 2.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 37 | 3.7% |
Communications | 17 | 1.7% |
Arts & Humanities | 51 | 5.0% |
Total | 1,011 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Lewis County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lewis County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lewis County are males with 2 vehicles (771, accounting for 39.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (864, making up 36.4%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 81 (4.1%) | 50 (2.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 219 (11.2%) | 280 (13.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 771 (39.3%) | 864 (40.8%) |
3 Vehicles | 537 (27.4%) | 556 (26.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 162 (8.3%) | 96 (4.5%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 193 (9.8%) | 273 (12.9%) |
Total | 1,963 (100.0%) | 2,119 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Lewis County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lewis County are 30 to 34 minutes (863 commuters, 21.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (672 commuters, 16.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (486 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 319 | 7.8% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 672 | 16.4% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 406 | 9.9% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 283 | 6.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 486 | 11.9% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 168 | 4.1% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 863 | 21.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 184 | 4.5% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 272 | 6.7% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 199 | 4.9% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 192 | 4.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 46 | 1.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Lewis County
The most common commute times in Lewis County are 30 to 34 minutes (488 commuters, 24.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (375 commuters, 17.9%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 174 (8.7%) | 145 (6.9%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 320 (16.0%) | 352 (16.9%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 170 (8.5%) | 236 (11.3%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 85 (4.3%) | 198 (9.5%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 178 (8.9%) | 308 (14.7%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 96 (4.8%) | 72 (3.5%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 488 (24.4%) | 375 (17.9%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 74 (3.7%) | 110 (5.3%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 169 (8.5%) | 103 (4.9%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 134 (6.7%) | 65 (3.1%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 67 (3.4%) | 125 (6.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 46 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lewis County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Lewis County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (358, 17.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (389, 18.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 178 (8.9%) | 93 (4.4%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 180 (9.0%) | 50 (2.4%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 165 (8.3%) | 180 (8.6%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 190 (9.5%) | 190 (9.1%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 141 (7.0%) | 194 (9.3%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 234 (11.7%) | 346 (16.6%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 358 (17.9%) | 389 (18.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 109 (5.4%) | 88 (4.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 29 (1.5%) | 13 (0.6%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 42 (2.1%) | 25 (1.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 22 (1.1%) | 42 (2.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 14 (0.7%) | 11 (0.5%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 231 (11.5%) | 203 (9.7%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 108 (5.4%) | 265 (12.7%) |
Total | 2,001 (100.0%) | 2,089 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Lewis County
Occupancy by Ownership in Lewis County
Of the total 3,329 dwellings in Lewis County, owner-occupied units account for 2,551 (76.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 778 (23.4%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,551 | 76.6% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 778 | 23.4% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,329 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Lewis County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,178 | 35.4% |
2-Person Household | 1,360 | 40.8% |
3-Person Household | 363 | 10.9% |
4+ Person Household | 428 | 12.9% |
Total Housing Units | 3,329 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lewis County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 773 (65.6%) | 405 (34.4%) |
2-Person Household | 1,143 (84.0%) | 217 (16.0%) |
3-Person Household | 295 (81.3%) | 68 (18.7%) |
4+ Person Household | 340 (79.4%) | 88 (20.6%) |
Total Housing Units | 2,551 (76.6%) | 778 (23.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lewis County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 271 (78.5%) | 74 (21.4%) |
High School Diploma | 1,119 (77.5%) | 324 (22.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 684 (70.2%) | 290 (29.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 477 (84.1%) | 90 (15.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lewis County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 473 | 14.2% |
35 to 44 Years | 483 | 14.5% |
45 to 54 Years | 537 | 16.1% |
55 to 64 Years | 800 | 24.0% |
65 to 74 Years | 564 | 16.9% |
75 to 84 Years | 353 | 10.6% |
85 Years and Over | 119 | 3.6% |
Total | 3,329 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Lewis County
Median Income by Occupancy in Lewis County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 2,551 (76.6%) | $57,061 |
Renter-Occupied | 778 (23.4%) | $31,103 |
Average | 3,329 (100.0%) | $49,779 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lewis County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 65 (2.5%) | 103 (13.2%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 31 (1.2%) | 11 (1.4%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 138 (5.4%) | 96 (12.3%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 118 (4.6%) | 27 (3.5%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 100 (3.9%) | 73 (9.4%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 216 (8.5%) | 135 (17.3%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 437 (17.1%) | 123 (15.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 596 (23.4%) | 118 (15.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 310 (12.1%) | 61 (7.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 286 (11.2%) | 25 (3.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 254 (10.0%) | 6 (0.8%) |
Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 778 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lewis County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 320 (12.5%) | 34 (4.4%) |
$300 to $499 | 705 (27.6%) | 230 (29.6%) |
$500 to $799 | 689 (27.0%) | 296 (38.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 310 (12.1%) | 117 (15.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 366 (14.3%) | 51 (6.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 115 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 34 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 7 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 5 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 778 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Lewis County
Housing Structures in Lewis County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,553 | 76.7% |
Single Unit, Attached | 9 | 0.3% |
2 Unit Apartments | 60 | 1.8% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 231 | 6.9% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 30 | 0.9% |
10 or more Apartments | 41 | 1.2% |
Mobile Home / Other | 405 | 12.2% |
Total | 3,329 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lewis County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,188 (85.7%) | 365 (14.3%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (55.6%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 231 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 359 (88.6%) | 46 (11.4%) |
Total | 2,551 (76.6%) | 778 (23.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lewis County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 6 (0.2%) | 56 (7.2%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 50 (2.0%) | 195 (25.1%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 844 (33.1%) | 285 (36.6%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,142 (44.8%) | 205 (26.4%) |
8 or more Rooms | 509 (20.0%) | 37 (4.8%) |
Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 778 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lewis County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 911 (35.7%) | 282 (36.2%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 756 (29.6%) | 57 (7.3%) |
Electricity | 767 (30.1%) | 434 (55.8%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 117 (4.6%) | 4 (0.5%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.1%) |
Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 778 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Lewis County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 64 (2.5%) | 126 (16.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 571 (22.4%) | 402 (51.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,164 (45.6%) | 168 (21.6%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 752 (29.5%) | 82 (10.5%) |
Total | 2,551 (100.0%) | 778 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Lewis County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lewis County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 1,299 | 1,252 |
Median Property Value | $94,200 | $111,200 |
Median Household Income | $41,921 | $210 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $398 | $5 |
Real Estate Taxes | $728 | $71 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lewis County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 391 (30.1%) | 91 (7.3%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 301 (23.2%) | 432 (34.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 578 (44.5%) | 657 (52.5%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 21 (1.6%) | 52 (4.2%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 8 (0.6%) | 9 (0.7%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.9%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,299 (100.0%) | 1,252 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lewis County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 44 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 281 (21.6%) | 52 (4.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 151 (11.6%) | 75 (6.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 299 (23.0%) | 65 (5.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 300 (23.1%) | 138 (11.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 113 (8.7%) | 296 (23.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 67 (5.2%) | 197 (15.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 44 (3.4%) | 219 (17.5%) |
Total | 1,299 (100.0%) | 1,252 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lewis County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 563 (43.3%) | 75,000 (5,990.4%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 274 (21.1%) | 807 (64.5%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 164 (12.6%) | 146 (11.7%) |
4.0x or more | 296 (22.8%) | 71 (5.7%) |
Total | 1,299 (100.0%) | 1,252 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lewis County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 680 (52.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 456 (35.1%) | 516 (41.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 126 (9.7%) | 425 (34.0%) |
Total | 1,299 (100.0%) | 1,252 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Lewis County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewis County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 596 (97.9%) | 13 (2.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,779 (97.9%) | 38 (2.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,189 (94.7%) | 67 (5.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 814 (83.8%) | 157 (16.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 865 (85.3%) | 149 (14.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 835 (79.1%) | 220 (20.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,193 (88.3%) | 158 (11.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 972 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 751 (99.5%) | 4 (0.5%) |
Total | 8,994 (91.8%) | 806 (8.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lewis County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 596 (97.9%) | 13 (2.1%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,779 (97.9%) | 38 (2.1%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,189 (94.7%) | 67 (5.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lewis County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,005 (84.5%) | 184 (15.5%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 2,138 (89.5%) | 252 (10.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,736 (95.1%) | 90 (4.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,065 (83.9%) | 204 (16.1%) |
$100,000 and over | 2,393 (97.4%) | 64 (2.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewis County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 254 (41.7%) | 378 (62.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 594 (32.7%) | 1,190 (65.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 156 (12.4%) | 1,047 (83.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 187 (19.3%) | 633 (65.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 204 (20.1%) | 675 (66.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 167 (15.8%) | 679 (64.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 394 (29.2%) | 869 (64.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 950 (97.7%) | 534 (54.9%) |
75 Years and over | 751 (99.5%) | 315 (41.7%) |
Total | 3,657 (37.3%) | 6,320 (64.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lewis County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 81 (9.6%) | 30 (3.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 97 (7.5%) | 123 (10.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 219 (12.7%) | 236 (13.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 145 (28.6%) | 140 (30.1%) |
75 Years and over | 161 (48.1%) | 163 (38.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lewis County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 7 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 65 (3.8%) | 3 (0.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 88 (17.4%) | 37 (8.0%) |
75 Years and over | 81 (24.2%) | 77 (18.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (1.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 44 (3.4%) | 19 (1.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 11 (0.6%) | 27 (1.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 15 (3.0%) | 44 (9.5%) |
75 Years and over | 42 (12.5%) | 20 (4.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 81 (9.6%) | 22 (2.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 81 (6.3%) | 53 (4.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 81 (4.7%) | 122 (7.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 42 (8.3%) | 34 (7.3%) |
75 Years and over | 25 (7.5%) | 19 (4.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (4.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 115 (6.7%) | 111 (6.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 77 (15.2%) | 98 (21.1%) |
75 Years and over | 65 (19.4%) | 132 (31.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (2.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 7 (0.5%) | 14 (1.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 54 (3.1%) | 39 (2.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 46 (9.1%) | 67 (14.4%) |
75 Years and over | 21 (6.3%) | 71 (16.9%) |
Technology Access in Lewis County
Computing Device Access in Lewis County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 2,153 | 64.7% |
Smartphone | 2,586 | 77.7% |
Tablet | 1,869 | 56.1% |
No Computing Device | 418 | 12.6% |
Total | 3,329 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Lewis County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 37 | 1.1% |
Broadband Home | 1,757 | 52.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 403 | 12.1% |
Satellite Internet | 373 | 11.2% |
No Internet | 827 | 24.8% |
Total | 3,329 | 100.0% |
Lewis County Summary
Lewis County is located in the northeastern corner of Missouri, and is bordered by Clark, Scotland, Schuyler, Marion, and Knox counties. The county seat is Monticello, and the county was named after Meriwether Lewis, the explorer of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, and a population of 10,087 as of the 2010 census.
History
Lewis County was established in 1833, and was named after Meriwether Lewis, the explorer of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The county was originally part of the Louisiana Purchase, and was organized from part of Clark County. The first settlers in the area were mostly from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. The first county seat was located in the town of LaGrange, but was moved to Monticello in 1837.
The county was largely agricultural in the 19th century, and the main crops were corn, wheat, and oats. The county also had a thriving timber industry, and the first sawmill was built in 1837. The county was also home to several coal mines, and the first coal mine was opened in 1867.
Geography
Lewis County is located in the northeastern corner of Missouri, and is bordered by Clark, Scotland, Schuyler, Marion, and Knox counties. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, and is mostly rural and agricultural. The county is located in the Ozark Plateau region, and is mostly hilly and forested. The highest point in the county is located at the summit of Pilot Knob, which has an elevation of 1,068 feet.
The county is drained by the Fabius River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county also has several small creeks and streams, including the North Fork of the Fabius River, the South Fork of the Fabius River, and the Middle Fork of the Fabius River.
Economy
The economy of Lewis County is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The main crops grown in the county are corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county also has a thriving timber industry, and the main products are lumber, pulpwood, and firewood.
The county also has several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a metal fabrication plant, and a plastics factory. The county also has several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Lewis County was 10,087. The population is mostly white (97.2%), with small percentages of African American (1.2%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.2%), and other races (1.1%). The median household income in the county is $37,945, and the median age is 41.7 years.
The county is served by several school districts, including the LaGrange R-III School District, the Monticello R-I School District, and the Scotland County R-I School District. The county also has several private schools, including the LaGrange Christian Academy and the Monticello Christian Academy.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Lewis County?
Total Population of Lewis County is 9,987.
What is the Total Male Population of Lewis County?
Total Male Population of Lewis County is 5,038.
What is the Total Female Population of Lewis County?
Total Female Population of Lewis County is 4,949.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lewis County?
There are 101.80 Males per 100 Females in Lewis County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lewis County?
There are 98.23 Females per 100 Males in Lewis County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lewis County?
Median Population Age in Lewis County is 39.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lewis County
Average Family Size in Lewis County is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lewis County
Average Household Size in Lewis County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lewis County?
Per Capita income in Lewis County is $24,407.
What is the Median Family Income in Lewis County?
Median Family Income in Lewis County is $66,983.
What is the Median Household income in Lewis County?
Median Household Income in Lewis County is $49,779.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lewis County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lewis County is 22.2%.
Women in Lewis County earn 77.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lewis County?
Family Income Deficit in Lewis County is $7,973.
Families that are below poverty line in Lewis County earn $7,973 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lewis County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lewis County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lewis County?
There are 4,619 People in the Labor Forcein in Lewis County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lewis County?
56.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Lewis County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lewis County?
Unemployment Rate in Lewis County is 5.9%.