Lewis County, New York

Total Population: 26,618

County Seat: Lowville

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.9%
Two or More Races3.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.