Lewis County, Tennessee
Lewis County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Lewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,161 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,363 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hohenwald. The county was created 182 years ago in 1843.
County Snapshot
Lewis County at a glance
Lewis County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Tennessee counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
SweetwaterPopulation 5,956
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lewis County
| Population | 12,363 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Lewis and Clark County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County |
| Area | 732 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5273,-87.4931 |
| Named for | Meriwether Lewis |
| Capital | Hohenwald |
| Establishment | December 23, 1843 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:55:30 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lewis County is located at 35°31'38"N 87°29'35"W (35.5272800, -87.4931000). It has 5 neighbors: Hickman County, Lawrence County, Maury County, Perry County and Wayne County.
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The largest city of Lewis County is Sweetwater with a population of 5,956. Other cities include and Hohenwald population 3,968. See all Lewis County cities & populated places.
Lewis County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lewis County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | 5,956 | City in Tennessee |
| Hohenwald | 3,968 | City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Official website of Lewis County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lewis County increased by 1.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,161 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,146 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,942 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,994 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,886 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,875 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,891 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,025 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,074 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,268 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,363 | 0.77% | estimation process |
People born in Lewis County (1)
American inventor, father of minigolf Garnet Carter was born in Lewis County
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, 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.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |