Lewis County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lewis County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 13,028. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lewis County is 42.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lewis County is $41,632. This is 33% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $86,100. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Lewis County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lewis County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.1%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.6%.