Lewis County, West Virginia

Total Population: 16,808

County Seat: Weston

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.2%
Two or More Races6.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54041.