Lewis County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lewis County, Tennessee has a population of 12,992, the 84th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $56,285 and the median home value is $173,400. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Lewis County Quick Facts

Population 12,992

Median Household Income $56,28590% MOE ±$7,872

Median Home Value $173,40090% MOE ±$25,963

Poverty Rate 16.8%90% MOE ±5.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.7%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 41.9 years90% MOE ±1.7 years

Homeownership Rate 81.9%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 10.3%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.8%

Cities/Places 1

Population 12,992 84th of 95

Median Income $56,285 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Lewis County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	12,027	12,992	+8.0%
Median household income	$45,877	$56,285	+22.7%
Median home value¹	$117,656	$173,400	+47.4%
Median gross rent	$714	$708	No clear change (-0.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lewis

$56,285

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lewis

$173,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.1%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 29.6%

$100K+ 25.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

9.1%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

1.5%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

9.3%

$60K-$75K

7.2%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

4.6%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.9%

Renter 18.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $708/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

25.6%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lewis County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hohenwald	3,884	$51,440	20.4%	$125,600

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Population Overview

Lewis County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 12,992. It is the 84th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lewis County is 41.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lewis County is $56,285. This is 19% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $173,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lewis County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lewis County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lewis County, Tennessee?

Lewis County has a population of 12,992, making it the 84th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Lewis County?

The median household income in Lewis County is $56,285 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.

How many cities are in Lewis County, Tennessee?

Lewis County contains 1 Census-designated place.