Lewis County, Idaho
Lewis County: county in Idaho, United States
About
Lewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,821 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 3,838 inhabitants. Its county seat is Nezperce. The county was created 115 years ago in 1911.
County Snapshot
Lewis County at a glance
Lewis County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Idaho counties
44
Open related pagesLargest city
KamiahPopulation 1,244
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lewis County
| Population | 3,838 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Idaho (United States) |
| Different from | Lewis and Clark County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County |
| Area | 1243 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.2370,-116.4263 |
| Named for | Meriwether Lewis |
| Capital | Nezperce |
| Establishment | March 03, 1911 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 16:55:54 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 0.44% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 47℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lewis County is located at 46°14'13"N 116°25'35"W (46.2370200, -116.4262500). It has 3 neighbors: Clearwater County, Idaho County and Nez Perce County.
Lewis County map
The largest city of Lewis County is Kamiah with a population of 1,244. Other cities include, Craigmont population 489, Nezperce population 458, Winchester population 443 and Reubens population 64. See all Lewis County cities & populated places.
Lewis County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lewis County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kamiah | 1,244 | City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States |
| Craigmont | 489 | City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States |
| Nezperce | 458 | City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States |
| Winchester | 443 | City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States |
| Reubens | 64 | City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lewis County
Official Website- Nezperce
Demographics
The population of Lewis County increased by 0.44% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,821 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,806 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,820 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,805 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,813 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,791 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,846 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,884 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,832 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,838 | 0.16% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Lewis County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 82,109 people.
- Lewis County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 26,187 people.
- Lewis County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 15,805 people.
- Lewis County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 13,262 people.
- Lewis County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 12,363 people.
- Lewis County, Missouri county in Northeast Missouri, United States with a population of 9,810 people.
Idaho Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ada County | 481,587 | County in Idaho, United States |
| Canyon County | 229,849 | County in Idaho, United States |
| Boise | 228,959 | The capital of Idaho. |
| Kootenai County | 165,697 | County in Idaho, United States |
| Bonneville County | 119,062 | County in Idaho, United States |
| Meridian | 114,161 | The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho. |
| Nampa | 99,277 | The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho. |
| Bannock County | 87,808 | County in Idaho, United States |
| Twin Falls County | 86,878 | County in Idaho, United States |
| Idaho Falls | 62,888 | The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho. |
| Caldwell | 58,481 | The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho. |
| Pocatello | 56,637 | The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho. |
| Coeur d'Alene | 52,414 | A city in Kootenai County, Idaho. |
| Twin Falls | 50,197 | The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho. |
| Bingham County | 46,811 | County in Idaho, United States |
| Bonner County | 45,739 | County in Idaho, United States |