Lewis, Brown County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lewis, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lewis, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lewis, Ohio. The estimated population of Lewis, Ohio is 2,779 people, with a median age of 42.1.

We can look at the total population in Lewis over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,779
+5.83%
+5.19%
2020
2,626
+0.31%
-
2019
2,618
-0.42% -
2018
2,629
-0.49% -
2017
2,642
- -

Population of Lewis, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.9%
97.8%
+0.10%
Black/African American
0%
0.7%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.6%
+31.25%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lewis, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.1 -6.86% 33.7 -7.92% 47.4 -0.21%
2020 45.2 +2.03% 36.6 -17.75% 47.5 +7.71%
2019 44.3 -0.45% 44.5 +0.23% 44.1 -1.34%
2018 44.5 +5.95% 44.4 +6.22% 44.7 +3.95%
2017 42 - 41.8 - 43 -

The median age of Lewis, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 140 +3.52% 112 6.39% 141 99
10 to 19 209 +38.32% 188 -66.79% 298 85
20 to 29 139 +110.39% 100 18.84% 320 100
30 to 39 166 -12.1% 156 -15.86% 124 126
40 to 49 228 +18.93% 224 +19.79% 266 266
50 to 59 269 -10.13% 132 +45.04% 236 198
60 to 69 121 -5.11% 188 -50.3% 110 102
70+ 165 -24.57% 105 +71.58% 126 182

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lewis, Ohio is $55,919.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lewis.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,569.00
  • 45 to 64
    $44,079.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,816.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lewis, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lewis, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lewis, Ohio is currently $74,713.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.57% of households in Lewis are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lewis against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lewis is $24,560.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lewis by the total population of Lewis.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lewis, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lewis to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    6.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    72.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lewis that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lewis over the age of 16 is 2,254.

Of those people, a total of 52.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lewis is 50.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 98 53.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 113 93.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 307 34.90% 13.10%
30 to 34 years 203 54.70% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 206 85.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 658 76.60% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 149 53.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 66 21.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 278 12.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 176 0.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lewis. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,210 53.10% 3.20%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 44 25.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,210 53.10% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lewis as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lewis is 1,147, with median earnings of $34,292.00.

Women in Lewis, Ohio earning approximately 57.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,147 $34,292.00
Male 615 $38,465.00
Female 532 $22,259.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 51 $41,563.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 56 $75,185.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $77,434.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $56,382.00
Healthcare Support 50 $11,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 177 $14,958.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $11,202.00
Sales 30 $21,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 204 $28,516.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 103 $44,631.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $65,489.00
Production 190 $54,808.00
Transportation and Material Moving 39 $37,563.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 6 $0.00 45 $50,156.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $0.00 29 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 41 $77,434.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 24 $56,579.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 50 $11,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 45 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $0.00 148 $20,271.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 45 $11,202.00
Sales 22 $0.00 8 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 169 $29,805.00 35 $26,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $44,659.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $65,489.00 0 $0.00
Production 155 $53,125.00 35 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $37,688.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 920 households in Lewis, with an average household size of 3.02 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 746 families in Lewis with an average family size of 3.38 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 529 83 134 174
Average Household Size 3.34 2.17 4.63 1.22
Total Families 529 83 134 0
Average Household Size 3.28 2.05 4.59 0

Poverty

Of the 746 families in Lewis, 13.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lewis:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,134 housing units in Lewis, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 920 81.13%
Vacant 214 18.87%

16.40% of the total 1,134 housing units in Lewis are rental units. This is approximately 186 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 731 are occupied by the owner - or 64.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lewis is $569.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lewis that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    3
  • Less than $500
    55
  • $500 to $999
    120
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lewis is $111,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lewis that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    177
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    131
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    198
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    52
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    133
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    40
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lewis. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lewis that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    154
  • 1940 to 1949
    4
  • 1950 to 1959
    57
  • 1960 to 1969
    38
  • 1970 to 1979
    137
  • 1980 to 1989
    178
  • 1990 to 1999
    269
  • 2000 to 2009
    233
  • 2010 to 2013
    64
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lewis that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    98
  • 1 vehicle available
    104
  • 2 vehicles available
    345
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    373

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lewis get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lewis that commute to work in a particular way.

41 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lewis.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    30
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    115
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    75
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    54
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    68
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    62
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    140
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    95
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    98
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    313
  • 90 or more minutes
    70

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Lewis, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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