Poverty Rate in Lewis County, West Virginia
In Lewis County, West Virginia, an estimated 2,812 of 16,707 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lewis County, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Lewis County, West Virginia is 17.2%.
- How many people in Lewis County, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Lewis County, West Virginia, an estimated 2,812 of 16,707 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lewis County, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Lewis County, West Virginia is the same as the West Virginia average. In Lewis County, West Virginia, an estimated 16.8% of 16,707 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 16.8% of 1,736,883 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lewis County, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lewis County, West Virginia is 34.4% higher than the US average. In Lewis County, West Virginia, an estimated 16.8% of 16,707 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Jane Lew, West Virginia 22.1% of 611 people.
- Weston, West Virginia 14.9% of 3,893 people.
Under 18 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
25.3% of 4 thousand people
Under 5 years
34.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
34.5% of 904 people
5 to 17 years
22.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
22.1% of 3 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
25.3% of 4 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
15% of 10 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
13.4% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
15.8% of 7 thousand people
60 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
12.5% of 4 thousand people
65 years and over
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
13.2% of 3 thousand people
White
16.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
16.3% of 16 thousand people
Black or African American
0% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
0% of 10 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
0% of 35 people
Asian
35.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
35.1% of 97 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
0% of 54 people
Two or more races
24.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
24.8% of 979 people
Hispanic
0% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
0% of 228 people
White, not Hispanic
16.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
16.4% of 15 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
14.2% of 12 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
30.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
30.9% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
14.5% of 6 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
13.2% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
3% of 2 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
8.2% of 7 thousand people
Employed
4.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
4.5% of 7 thousand people
Male
1.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
1.7% of 4 thousand people
Female
7.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
7.8% of 3 thousand people
Unemployed
47.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
47.1% of 626 people
Male
37.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
37.6% of 423 people
Female
67% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
67% of 203 people
Population 16 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
14.5% of 14 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
2.4% of 5 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
16.7% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
23.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
23.3% of 6 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
30.2% of 3 thousand people
Male
24.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
24.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
35.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
35.8% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
32.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
32.5% of 169 people
25 to 34 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
12.8% of 531 people
35 to 44 years
46.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
46.2% of 420 people
45 to 54 years
24.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
24.7% of 489 people
55 to 64 years
42.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
42.6% of 549 people
65 to 74 years
33.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
33.2% of 680 people
75 years and over
22.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
22.4% of 519 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
2.3% of 1 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
22.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
22.9% of 442 people
Did not work
49% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
49% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lewis County, West Virginia
2022
16.7%
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