Washington

Lewis

82,149
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Lewis

Lewis, Washington, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 558. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 82,149.

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

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Centralia Massacre, Washington, Centralia Armistice Day Massacre, and 33 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202082,149
201075,455
200068,600
199059,358
198056,025
197045,467
196041,858
195043,755
194041,393
193040,034
192036,840
191032,127
190015,157
189011,499
18802,600
1870888
1860384
1850558
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, Washington.

Centralia Massacre, Washington
1919
Centralia Armistice Day Massacre
1919

Historic places in Lewis

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lewis, Washington.

Boistfort High School
Curtis
Chehalis Downtown Historic District
Chehalis
Everest, Wesley, Gravesite
Centralia
Claquato Church
Claquato
Jackson, John R., House
Chehalis
McFadden, O. B., House
Chehalis
Grace Evangelical Church of Vader
Vader
Lewis County Courthouse
Chehalis
Randle Ranger Station-Work Center
Randle
Birge, George E., House
Centralia
Mineral Log Lodge
Mineral
Burlington Northern Depot
Chehalis
North Fork Guard Station No. 1142
Randle
Wolfenbarger Site
Curtis
Borst, Joseph, House
Centralia
Olsen, Ben, House
Vader
Hillside Historic District
Chehalis
Centralia Downtown Historic District
Centralia
Scout Lodge
Chehalis
Hubbard Bungalow
Centralia
Olympic Club Saloon
Centralia
La Wis Wis Guard Station No. 1165
Packwood
Palmer, O. K., House
Chehalis
Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church
Pe Ell
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Frequently asked about Lewis

When does Lewis first appear in the US census?
Lewis, Washington first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 558.
What is the population of Lewis?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lewis had a recorded population of 82,149.
Were any battles fought in Lewis?
2 documented military engagements took place in Lewis, including Centralia Massacre, Washington, Centralia Armistice Day Massacre.
How many historic places are in Lewis?
33 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lewis, Washington.
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