Kentucky

Lewis

13,080
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Lewis

Lewis, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 2,357. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,080.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,868 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 27 percent.

On the ground today, 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,080
201013,870
200014,092
199013,029
198014,545
197012,355
196013,115
195013,520
194015,686
193014,315
192015,829
191016,887
190017,868
189014,803
188013,154
18709,115
18608,361
18507,202
18406,306
18305,229
18203,973
18102,357
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Lewis

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lewis, Kentucky.

Union Monument in Vanceburg
Vanceburg
Cabin Creek Covered Bridge
Tollesboro
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Frequently asked about Lewis

When does Lewis first appear in the US census?
Lewis, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 2,357.
What is the population of Lewis?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lewis had a recorded population of 13,080.
When did Lewis's population peak?
Lewis's recorded population peaked at 17,868 in 1900.
How many historic places are in Lewis?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lewis, Kentucky.
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