Editing Lewis County, Washington (section)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1850= 558
|1860= 384
|1870= 888
|1880= 2600
|1890= 11499
|1900= 15157
|1910= 32127
|1920= 36840
|1930= 40034
|1940= 41393
|1950= 43755
|1960= 41858
|1970= 45467
|1980= 56025
|1990= 59358
|2000= 68600
|2010= 75455
|2020= 82149
|estyear=2024
|estimate=87049
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 17, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br>1790–1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/wa190090.txt |access-date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br>1990–2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226035610/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=February 26, 2015 |access-date=January 7, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF" />
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 Census]], there were 75,455 people, 29,743 households, and 20,104 families residing in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{Cite web |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US53041 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213024034/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US53041 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=March 6, 2016 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|31.4|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 34,050 housing units at an average density of {{convert|14.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US53041 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213184936/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US53041 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=March 6, 2016 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county's population: 89.7% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 4.0% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.7% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> In terms of ancestry, 24.1% were [[Germans|German]], 14.9% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 12.5% were [[English people|English]], 7.7% were [[Americans|American]], and 5.1% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US53041 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011511/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US53041 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=March 6, 2016 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

Of the 29,743 households, 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.4% were non-families, and 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 41.5 years.<ref name="census-dp1" />

The median income for a household in the county was $43,874 and the median income for a family was $53,358. Males had a median income of $43,695 versus $31,720 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,695. About 10.3% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US53041 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213021603/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US53041 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=March 6, 2016 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 Census]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=May 14, 2011 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> there were 68,600 people, 26,306 households, and 18,572 families in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|28|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 29,585 housing units at an average density of {{convert|12|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 92.96% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|White]], 0.38% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Black]] or [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|African American]], 1.22% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Native American]], 0.69% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Asian]], 0.18% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Pacific Islander]], 2.55% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|other races]], and 2.01% from two or more races. 5.37% of the population were [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Hispanic]] or [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Latino]] of any race. 18.7% were of [[German people|German]], 11.8% [[United States]] or American, 11.1% [[English people|English]], 8.7% [[Irish people|Irish]] and 5.7% [[Norwegian people|Norwegian]] ancestry.

There were 26,306 households, 31.60% of which had resident children under age 18, 55.90% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 24.00% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.02.

The age distribution of the county's population: 26.50% under age 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% at or over age 65. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,511, and the median income for a family was $41,105. Males had a median income of $35,714 versus $23,453 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $17,082. About 10.40% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.60% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over.

===Homelessness===
Lewis County participates in the [[Point-In-Time Count|Point In Time Count]] (PTC), a [[census]] of the homeless population as required by law.<ref name="LCCHP">{{Cite news |last=The Chronicle staff |date=January 27, 2023 |title=Lewis County Census of Homeless Population and Services Merge on Third Thursday in January |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/lewis-county-census-of-homeless-population-and-services-merge-on-third-thursday-in-january,308038? |access-date=February 7, 2024 |work=[[The Chronicle (Centralia, Washington)]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Roland |first=Mitchell |date=January 29, 2024 |title=Seeking 'second chance,' Lewis County residents attend annual resource fair during PIT count |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/seeking-second-chance-lewis-county-residents-attend-annual-resource-fair-during-pit-count,333431? |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=The Chronicle}}</ref> Beginning in 2003 as mandated by the [[United States Department of Housing and Urban Development]] (HUD),<ref>{{Cite news |last=Block |first=Brandon |date=October 4, 2020 |title=Data Shows Thurston's Homeless Population Is Rising - And Still Not Everyone Is Counted |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/data-shows-thurstons-homeless-population-is-rising-and-still-not-everyone-is-counted,930? |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=The Chronicle |publisher=The Olympian}}</ref> the annual PTC, which tracks the number of individuals and families experiencing [[homelessness]] on a specified date, is usually held in January.<ref name="LCCHP" />

Homeless residents in the county were listed as 309 in 2012, falling to 205 in 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Broadt |first=Lisa |date=August 1, 2013 |title=Lewis County Holds First Summer Project Homeless Connect Event |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/lewis-county-holds-first-summer-project-homeless-connect-event,96292? |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=The Chronicle}}</ref> A count in 2018 reported 132 homeless residents,<ref name="AHCLC">{{Cite news |last=Stanton |first=Carrina |date=December 21, 2018 |title=Amid Housing Crisis, Local Churches, Organizations Do Their Best |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/amid-housing-crisis-local-churches-organizations-do-their-best,12179? |access-date=February 7, 2024 |work=[[The Chronicle (Centralia, Washington)]]}}</ref> and following counts reported 161 in 2019, 142 in 2020, 120 in 2022, and 153 in 2023.<ref name="LCCHP" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Roland |first=Mitchell |date=February 5, 2024 |title=Salvation Army completes Point in Time homeless count |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/its-actually-a-year-round-conversation-salvation-army-completes-point-in-time-homeless,333997? |access-date=February 7, 2024 |work=[[The Chronicle (Centralia, Washington)]]}}</ref> There was no census of homeless residents taken in 2021.<ref name="LCCHP" />

Students and children under the age of 18 who are described as, "in an overnight accommodation insecure situation", are not officially recorded as part of the PTC, however a count in 2018 reported 558 students who meet the qualifications to be listed as homeless.<ref name="AHCLC" />