Lewis County, New York
Total Population: 26,618
County Seat: Lowville
Median Home Value
$158,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$68,329
Across all households
Median Age
42 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.1%
65 Years and Over
19.9%
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.3%
No Health Insurance
4.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$68,329
Mean Household Income
$79,621
Per Capita Income
$32,690
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
76.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$158,000
Median Rent
$821/mo
Total Housing Units
15,572
Owner-Occupied
80.4%
Renter-Occupied
19.6%
Vacancy Rate
29.6%
Married Couple Households
53.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
9.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
19.6%
Average Household Size
2.40
Broadband Internet Access
84.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36049.