Lewis County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
16,808
Male
8,401
50.0%
Female
8,407
50.0%
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
0.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.4%
High School or Higher46.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.3%
Married
43.7%
Lewis County, WV has a population of 16,808 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 91.2% of the population. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.3% of residents are foreign-born.