Tennessee

Lewis

12,582
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Lewis

Lewis, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 4,438. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,582.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Sugar Creek Dec 18 1864, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,582
201012,161
200011,367
19909,247
19809,700
19706,761
19606,269
19506,078
19405,849
19305,258
19205,707
19106,033
19004,455
18902,555
18802,181
18701,986
18602,241
18504,438
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Lewis

Military engagements that took place in Lewis, Tennessee.

Battle of Sugar Creek Dec 18 1864
1864

Historic places in Lewis

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lewis, Tennessee.

Lewis County Courthouse
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Frequently asked about Lewis

When does Lewis first appear in the US census?
Lewis, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 4,438.
What is the population of Lewis?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lewis had a recorded population of 12,582.
Were any battles fought in Lewis?
1 documented military engagement took place in Lewis, including Battle of Sugar Creek Dec 18 1864.
How many historic places are in Lewis?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lewis, Tennessee.
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