Lewis County, West Virginia
Lewis County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Lewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,372 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,805 inhabitants. Its county seat is Weston. The county was created 208 years ago in 1816.
Quick Facts about Lewis County
| Population : | 15,805 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Lewis and Clark County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County, Lewis County |
| Area : | 1009 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
| Named for : | Charles Lewis |
| Capital : | Weston |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1816 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:10:33 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lewis County is located at 38°59'45"N 80°30'8"W (38.9958700, -80.5021600). It has 6 neighbors: Braxton County, Doddridge County, Gilmer County, Harrison County, Upshur County and Webster County.
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The largest city of Lewis County is Weston with a population of 3,797. Other cities include and Jane Lew population 388. See all Lewis County cities & populated places.
Lewis County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lewis County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Weston | 3,797 | City in West Virginia |
| Jane Lew | 388 | Human settlement in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Lewis County
Lewis County has 6 neighbours.
- Braxton County county in West Virginia, United States
- Doddridge County county in West Virginia, United States
- Gilmer County county in West Virginia, United States
- Harrison County county in West Virginia, United States
- Upshur County county in West Virginia, United States
- Webster County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lewis County decreased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,372 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,439 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,453 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,480 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,448 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,440 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,289 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,178 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,017 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,907 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,805 | -0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Lewis County (2)
People born in Lewis County, including politician Johnson N. Camden, photographer Hazel Ramsburg, .
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 , 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.
- Lewis County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 3,838 people.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
