Lewis County, West Virginia
Total Population: 16,808
County Seat: Weston
Median Home Value
$135,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$52,279
Across all households
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.8%
65 Years and Over
20.8%
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
100.0%
No Health Insurance
6.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
1.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$52,279
Mean Household Income
$73,742
Per Capita Income
$31,004
Unemployment Rate (16+)
9.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
68.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
22.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$135,800
Median Rent
$737/mo
Total Housing Units
8,188
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Renter-Occupied
29.3%
Vacancy Rate
15.2%
Married Couple Households
49.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.8%
Average Household Size
2.39
Broadband Internet Access
81.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54041.