Lewis, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lewis, Colorado had a total population of 277, the 349th largest community in Colorado. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lewis Quick Facts
How Lewis Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 349 | 277 | -20.6% |
| Median home value | $373,100 | $372,000 | -0.3% |
How Lewis Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lewis Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Montezuma County
Cities Similar to Lewis
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside | 276 | $62,813 | $357,100 | 23.1% | 10.1% |
| Morgan Heights | 281 | $144,740 | $467,600 | 55.4% | 1.8% |
| Kit Carson | 273 | $59,875 | $150,000 | 30.1% | 3.0% |
| Comanche Creek | 283 | N/A | $672,900 | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| City of Creede | 285 | $45,938 | $376,900 | 40.2% | 22.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 277, Lewis's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lewis is a small community located in Colorado, within Montezuma County. The total population is 277. It ranks as the 349th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lewis is 36.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Lewis has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lewis. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lewis, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $372,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $539,400. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lewis is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.1%.
Education
20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lewis, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lewis, Colorado?
Lewis, Colorado has a population of 277 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lewis, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lewis — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lewis, CO?
The ACS sample for Lewis recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lewis, Colorado?
Lewis's population is 77.3% White, 0.0% Black, 18.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lewis, CO?
The median home value in Lewis is $372,000.
How educated is Lewis, Colorado?
20.7% of adults (25+) in Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.