Lewis County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lewis County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21135
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 135
Geography
- Land Area
- 482.86 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 495.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.535047
- Longitude
- -83.370143
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,950
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,006
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,945 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.1% |
| White | 12,589 | 97.2% |
| Black | 71 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,000 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.0% |
| White | 9,776 | 97.7% |
| Black | 101 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,965
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,736
- Poverty Rate
- 21.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,825
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,559 | 96.9% |
| Black | 70 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,159
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,692 | 18.5% |
| Republican | 6,962 | 76.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 262 | 2.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,491 | 49.0% |
| Female | 4,668 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,379 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,686
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,406 | 40.6% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 26.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 27 | 54.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,823 | 40.6% |
| Female | 1,863 | 39.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,410 (37.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,395 (15.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,066
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $98,112
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $755
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.