2023 ACS Census Data · Population 13,028
Lewis County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 13,028. The median household income is $41,632, 36% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.6%, median home value is $86,100, and 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 53% below the national average.
Population
13,028
2023 estimate
Rank #2284 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$41,632
Household
Rank #3021 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$86,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #3103 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #3119 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
26% below Kentucky avg·36% below national avg
Poverty Rate
19% below Kentucky avg·51% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% below Kentucky avg·22% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$23,486
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
45.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
43% below Kentucky avg·59% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below Kentucky avg·18% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Kentucky avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% above Kentucky avg·26% above national avg
Housing Units
6,072
Households
4,905
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$904
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
42 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
39% below Kentucky avg·53% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Kentucky avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.8%
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