Lewis County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lewis County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36049
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 1276.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1291.62 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.782706
- Longitude
- -75.444132
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,438
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,434
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,069 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 364 | 1.4% |
| White | 25,400 | 96.1% |
| Black | 195 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,195 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 1.2% |
| White | 19,682 | 96.3% |
| Black | 289 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,607
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,828
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,254
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,983 | 93.9% |
| Black | 282 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,853
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,804 | 21.3% |
| Republican | 9,350 | 52.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,418 | 19.1% |
| Other | 89 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,805 | 49.3% |
| Female | 9,045 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,327 | 85.9% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 1.0% |
| Black | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,544
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,091 | 59.3% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 48.6% |
| Black | 16 | 53.3% |
| Asian | 32 | 61.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,278 | 59.9% |
| Female | 5,265 | 58.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,363 (39.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,450 (18.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,637
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $165,937
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $887
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.