Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,965 (100%) |
| Population Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 6 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,838 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,242 |
| Median Home Value | $96,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,066 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,974 (65.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,045 (17.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,047 (17.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,019 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Family Households | 3,512 (70.0%) |
The table below compares Lewis County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 85 | 30th |
| Population Density | # 114 | 6th |
| Median Household Income | # 88 | 28th |
| Per Capita Income | # 90 | 26th |
| Diversity Index | # 120 | 1st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
