2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,784
Lewis County is a small county in Tennessee with a population of 12,784. The median household income is $49,477, 24% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.9%, median home value is $157,800, and 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 55% below the national average.
Population
12,784
2023 estimate
Rank #2296 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,477
Household
Rank #2723 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$157,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1862 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
10.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #3143 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.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below Tennessee avg·24% below national avg
Poverty Rate
0% above Tennessee avg·6% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% above Tennessee avg·4% 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 →
$29,149
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
22% below Tennessee avg·25% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% below Tennessee avg·21% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Tennessee avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% below Tennessee avg·3% above national avg
Housing Units
5,746
Households
5,153
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,273
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.3%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
44% below Tennessee avg·55% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Tennessee avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.6%
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