Lewis County, Kentucky
Lewis County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Lewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,870 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,262 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vanceburg. The county was created 217 years ago in 1806.
Quick Facts about Lewis County
| Population : | 13,262 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis and Clark County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County |
| Area : | 1284 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.5% |
| Named for : | Meriwether Lewis |
| Capital : | Vanceburg |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1806 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:12:54 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lewis County is located at 38°31'54"N 83°22'41"W (38.5315400, -83.3780500). It has 7 neighbors: Rowan County, Carter County, Fleming County, Greenup County, Mason County, Adams County and Scioto County.
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The largest city of Lewis County is Vanceburg with a population of 1,399. . See all Lewis County cities & populated places.
Lewis County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lewis County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vanceburg | 1,399 | City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Lewis County
Lewis County has 7 neighbours.
- Rowan County county in Kentucky, United States
- Carter County county in Kentucky, United States
- Fleming County county in Kentucky, United States
- Greenup County county in Kentucky, United States
- Mason County county in Kentucky, United States
- Adams County county in Ohio, United States
- Scioto County county in Ohio, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lewis County decreased by 4.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,870 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,837 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,839 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,751 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,830 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,663 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,516 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,363 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,268 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,275 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,262 | -0.1% | estimation process |
People born in Lewis County (3)
People born in Lewis County, including Founder of the Pillar of Fire Church Alma Bridwell White, professional football tight end in the National Football League Elbie Nickel, politician Horatio Washington Bruce, .
List
Other places with the same name (7)
- 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 , 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.
- Lewis County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 3,838 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
