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Lewis County, NY market data
How Lewis County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 26,479
- −0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,110
- Median household income
- $68,182
- +25.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $166,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,520
- Highest market score
- 78
- Real estate, #54 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
Lewis County has an estimated 26,479 people and 11,110 households. Population estimates put the population change in Lewis County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Lewis County is $68,182, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lewis County runs highest on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (61).
Of the business types scored in Lewis County, real estate businesses (78), real estate agents and brokers (75) and home repair companies (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #54 of 2,229 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lewis County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lewis County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 78 | #54 of 2,229 | 13 | 11.7 | Index only | 325 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 75 | #83 of 2,176 | 12 | 10.8 | Index only | 280 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 74 | #112 of 2,057 | 5 | 4.5 | $6.2M | 257 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 73 | #282 of 2,210 | 9 | 8.1 | $2.4M | 277 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #390 of 2,394 | 26 | 23.4 | $457K | 300 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #422 of 2,222 | 9 | 8.1 | $4.3M | 140 | 12 |
| Pizza | 67 | #395 of 2,090 | 6 | 5.4 | $6.4M | 126 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #452 of 1,886 | 5 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 242 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 62 | #507 of 2,088 | 7 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 168 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #679 of 2,385 | 29 | 26.1 | $342K | 161 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #684 of 2,063 | 8 | 7.2 | $4.8M | 130 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 56 | #896 of 2,358 | 8 | 7.2 | $3M | 126 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 54 | #998 of 2,405 | 87 | 78.3 | $443K | 119 | 41 |
| Spas and skin care | 53 | #759 of 1,769 | 7 | 6.3 | $1.4M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,071 of 2,272 | 12 | 10.8 | $1.6M | 126 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #930 of 1,889 | 9 | 8.1 | $4.3M | 103 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,164 of 2,339 | 20 | 18.0 | $496K | 115 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 48 | #1,098 of 2,070 | 11 | 9.9 | $6.4M | 68 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 48 | #1,255 of 2,405 | 40 | 36.0 | $963K | 145 | 25 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 43 | #1,118 of 1,771 | 8 | 7.2 | $1.6M | 95 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 35 | #1,800 of 2,402 | 40 | 36.0 | $1.7M | 52 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 33 | #1,729 of 2,261 | 21 | 18.9 | $3.3M | 42 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,918 of 2,200 | 24 | 21.6 | $256K | 29 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #2,052 of 2,401 | 45 | 40.5 | $223K | 83 | 19 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 23 | #1,411 of 1,493 | 7 | 6.3 | $1.8M | 62 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 23 | #2,191 of 2,378 | 28 | 25.2 | $359K | 81 | 18 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 8 | #1,449 of 1,461 | 7 | 6.3 | $877K | 34 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $421K | 62 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $1.9M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $3.4M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $4M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $7.3M | 577 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $4M | 223 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $2M | 75 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $2.4M | Too few | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $5M | Too few | 7 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $15.6M | Too few | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $15.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $22M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $12.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $31.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lewis County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.1M | $905 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.1M | $2,165 | 83 |
| Food away from home | $38.5M | $3,469 | 85 |
| Groceries | $69.9M | $6,293 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.9M | $893 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.8M | $432 | 74 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.8M | $701 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.9M | $1,070 | 83 |
| Pets | $6.1M | $553 | 61 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $22M | $1,979 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.1M | $1,715 | 88 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $31.2M | $2,813 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.7M | $1,143 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $182.9M | $16,467 | 99 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lewis County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,479−0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 11,110
- Median age
- 42.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,276 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $68,182+25.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,901
- Median home value
- $166,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,520
- Daytime population
- 23,754Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lewis County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Lewis County at 26,479 people in 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 11,110 households. Median household income rose 25.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lewis County, NY spend?
Households in Lewis County spend about $182.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $69.9M on groceries and $38.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lewis County spend the most on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lewis County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lewis County are for real estate businesses (78), real estate agents and brokers (75) and home repair companies (74). Lewis County ranks #54 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
How does Lewis County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lewis County is $68,182 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $166,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lewis County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (72% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Lewis County, each ranked against other counties.
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