Lewis, NY County is a small rural county located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains with a population of 26,681 people and a population density of 21 people per square mile. The community is home to some unique local businesses such as the Lewis County Historical Society Museum & Gift Shop and Country Clover Farms. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, biking, hiking, snowmobiling and skiing at nearby McCauley Mountain ski area. There are also several local organizations focused on community service and education such as Little Falls 4-H Club, Lewis County Habitat for Humanity and Lewis County Literacy Volunteers. Local sports fans can enjoy watching or participating in high school sports like football, basketball or soccer during any season.
The population in Lewis County is 26,681. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lewis County is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lewis County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lewis County
- 57.3% are married
- 9.8% are divorced
- 31.6% are married with children
- 12.2% have children, but are single
Race in Lewis County
- 95.8% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander