Lewis County, MO

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2023 Population

9,945

0.421% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

2.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

15.3%

7.17% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$52,340

5.14% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$118,900

13.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,317

0.713% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lewis County, MO had a population of 9.95k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $52,340. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lewis County, MO declined from 9,987 to 9,945, a −0.421% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,779 to $52,340, a 5.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lewis County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.463%).

None of the households in Lewis County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Lewis County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lewis County, MO are Culver-Stockton College (227 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Lewis County, MO was $118,900, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Lewis County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lewis County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Lewis County, MO borders Adams County, IL, Hancock County, IL, Clark County, MO, Knox County, MO, Marion County, MO, and Shelby County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Lewis County, MO is home to a population of 9.95k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.925% of Lewis County, MO residents were born outside of the country (92 people).

In 2023, there were 30.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.15k people) in Lewis County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 302 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 300 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Lewis County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lewis County, MO was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lewis County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lewis County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.15k ± 18
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
302 ± 74
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
300 ± 75.5

1.21%

Hispanic Population

120 people

1.21% of the people in Lewis County, MO are hispanic (120 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lewis County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

0.925%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

92 people

0.961%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

96 people

As of 2023, 0.925% of Lewis County, MO residents (92 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lewis County, MO was 0.961%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lewis County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
259 ± 78
Gulf War (2001-)
121 ± 89
Gulf War (1990s)
84 ± 53

Lewis County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lewis County, MO employs 4.32k people. The largest industries in Lewis County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (759 people), Manufacturing (499 people), and Retail Trade (495 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($83,321), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,625), and Wholesale Trade ($53,618).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.32k

2023 Value

± 388

−0.713%

1 Year decline

± 12.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lewis County, MO declined at a rate of −0.713%, from 4.35k employees to 4.32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lewis County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (559 people), Production Occupations (448 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (395 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lewis County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.32k

2023 Value

± 388

−0.713%

1 Year decline

± 12.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lewis County, MO declined at a rate of −0.713%, from 4.35k employees to 4.32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lewis County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (759 people), Manufacturing (499 people), and Retail Trade (495 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lewis County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Lewis County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,430

Median earning men ± $3,666

$33,431

Median earning women ± $4,010

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,250), Wholesale Trade ($54,737), and Information ($52,772).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,821), Other Services Except Public Administration ($62,500), and Public Administration ($45,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

18
Health Care and Social Assistance
17
Other Services (except Public Administration)
17
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$8.85k
Manufacturing
$7.2k
Construction
$7.2k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lewis County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 77.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (77.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.32%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lewis County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 77.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lewis County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lewis County, MO awarded 227 degrees. The student population of Lewis County, MO in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 540 male students and 459 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lewis County, MO are White (170 and 79.8%), followed by Black or African American (23 and 10.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 6.57%), and Two or More Races (5 and 2.35%).

The largest universities in Lewis County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Culver-Stockton College (227 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lewis County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (22 and 9.69%), General Psychology (19 and 8.37%), and General Health & Wellness (16 and 7.05%).

The median tuition cost in Lewis County, MO for private four year colleges is $28,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lewis County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 999 (54.1% men and 45.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 999 students enrolled in Lewis County, MO, 54.1% men and 45.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 706 records, of which 53% were women and 47% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded
General Psychology
19 degrees awarded
General Health & Wellness
16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lewis County, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lewis County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Culver-Stockton College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

227 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Culver-Stockton College with 227 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 110 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lewis County, MO, which is 0.94 times less than the 117 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 170 degrees mean that there were 7.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 23 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($495) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lewis County, MO was $118,900 in 2023, which is 0.392 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $104,500 to $118,900, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Lewis County, MO is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lewis County, MO have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lewis County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lewis County, MO is $52,340. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lewis County, MO was Census Tract 9703 with a value of $58,562, followed by Census Tract 9701 and Census Tract 9704, with respective values of $51,824 and $49,773.

In 2023, 9.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lewis County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.1%.

Housing

Property

$118,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,343

$2,476

Median Property Taxes

±$218

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lewis County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lewis County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2023

54.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77% of the housing units in Lewis County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lewis County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9703
Census Tract 9701
Census Tract 9704

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lewis County, MO was Census Tract 9703 with a value of $58,562, followed by Census Tract 9701 and Census Tract 9704, with respective values of $51,824 and $49,773.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lewis County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,340

Median Household Income

± $5,529

3.22k

Number of Households

± 274

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.22k households in Lewis County, MO grew to $52,340 from the previous year's value of $49,779.

The following chart displays the households in Lewis County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lewis County, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (7.88%)

In 2023, 78.3% of workers in Lewis County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (7.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lewis County, MO have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Lewis County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lewis County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lewis County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lewis County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lewis County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lewis County, MO (1.4k out of 9.16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lewis County, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 18.7% of the children was living in poverty in Lewis County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.4% of the population of Lewis County, MO has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 6.75% on non-group plans, and 2.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lewis County, MO see 4905 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.348% increase from the previous year (4888 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 10000 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3333 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,905 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lewis County, MO

Primary care physicians in Lewis County, MO see an average of 4,905 patients per year. This represents a 0.348% increase from the previous year (4,888 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lewis County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

6.75%

Non-Group

2.2%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lewis County, MO grew by 28.6% from 8.22% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lewis County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 114 in Lewis County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lewis County, MO.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.7% in Lewis County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lewis County, MO.