Lewis County, West Virginia

Infobox U.S. County
county = Lewis County
state = West Virginia


map size = 225
founded = 1816
seat = Weston | area_total_sq_mi =390
area_land_sq_mi =382
area_water_sq_mi =8
area percentage = 1.95%
census yr = 2000
pop = 16919
density_km2 =17
web =
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Lewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2000, the population is 16,919. Its county seat is WestonGR|6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 390 square miles (1,009 km²), of which, 382 square miles (990 km²) of it is land and 8 square miles (20 km²) of it (1.95%) is water.

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

*Harrison County (north)
*Upshur County (east)
*Webster County (south)
*Braxton County (southwest)
*Gilmer County (west)
*Doddridge County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 16,919 people, 6,946 households, and 4,806 families residing in the county. The population density was 44 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 7,944 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.59% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,946 households out of which 28.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.10% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 25.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,066, and the median income for a family was $32,431. Males had a median income of $27,906 versus $18,733 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,933. 19.90% of the population and 16.30% of families were below the poverty line. 27.00% of those under the age of 18 and 11.20% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line

Cities and towns

Incorporated cities and towns

*Jane Lew
*Weston

Unincorporated communities

ee also

* Stonewall Jackson Lake
* Stonewall Resort State Park
* Lewis County Schools

References