Total Population
14,522
Population
Growth Rate
0.50%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
4.800
Lewis
Lewis County is situated in the northeast corner of the state in the Northern Kentucky River Region. It has the longest boundary with the Ohio River of all the counties bordering it. Its 484 square miles make it the thirteenth largest of the 120 counties in the state. The county seat is Vanceburg. Forestry is central to the economy, making this an excellent destination for any business manufacturing wood products. There are two industrial parks where businesses can easily locate - the Lewis County Industrial Park, near the Ohio River east of Vanceburg, has 118 acres, and is 30 minutes from I-64. The Tollesboro Industrial Park has 57 acres and sits on the AA Highway just west of KY 57.
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Lewis County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
5,783
Total Housing Units
6,807
Owner Occupied
4,302
Renter Occupied
1,481
Vacant
1,024
Median Home Value
$73,336
Average Home Value
$99,448
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.55%
Per Capita Income
2.19%
Income Projection
Median Household
$30,150 $32,825
Average Household
$45,157 $50,246
Per Capita
$17,998 $20,057
Workforce
Total Businesses
309
Total Employed
2,280
Workers 16+
4,452
AG/Forestry/Fish/Hunting
Businesses
4
Employed
8
Mining
Businesses
1
Employed
4
Utilities
Businesses
4
Employed
64
Construction
Businesses
17
Employed
116
Manufacturing
Businesses
9
Employed
212
Wholesale Trade
Businesses
11
Employed
109
Some
High School
1,220
Graduated
High School
3,580
Associates
Degree
756
Bachelor's
Degree
670
Graduate
Degree
710
Average Commute Time
32 min.
Resident Commuters
1,939
Non-Resident Commuters
1,695
Drive Alone
3,604
Carpooled
483
Public
8
Work At Home
226
