Lewis County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,329
Per Capita Income
$32,690
Poverty Rate
12.3%
SNAP Recipients
11.5%
Gini Index
0.393
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.2%
$25K–$50K19.7%
$50K–$75K20.2%
$75K–$100K15.0%
$100K–$150K17.8%
$150K–$200K7.3%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Lewis County, NY is $68,329 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,690. 12.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.393 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).