Lewis, Kansas

Lewis is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 400.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref> It is located along Highway 50.

History

Lewis was founded circa 1885.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for journalist M.M. Lewis.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The first post office in Lewis was established in November 1886.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 400 people, 175 households, and 123 families in Lewis.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,269.8 per square mile (490.3/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 631.7 per square mile (243.9/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 74.25% (297) white or European American (53.5% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.0% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 15.75% (63) from other races, and 9.0% (36) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 43.75% (175) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 175 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18; 58.3% were married couples living together; 20.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.0% of households consisted of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.6.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.5% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.9 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,913) and the median family income was $80,341 (+/- $18,027).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $31,875 (+/- $9,777) versus $26,406 (+/- $7,311) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,432 (+/- $4,480).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 10.7% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.8% of those under the age of 18 and 17.1% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 451 people, 183 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 221 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 73.4% White, 1.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 23.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 43.7% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 486 people, 183 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 226 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 75.72% White, 0.21% African American, 0.82% Native American, 21.19% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.16% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,238, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $25,114 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,085. About 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Lewis USD 502 public school district, and home to Lewis Elementary School.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Lewis High School was closed through school unification. The Lewis Spartans<ref>"Basketball not helped by success in football", Great Bend Tribune, 28 November 1974, p.47.</ref> won the following Kansas State High School championships:

• 1954 Boys Track & Field – Class B<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• 1971 Boys Basketball – Class 1A<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• 1974 Football – Class 8-Man<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Media

• KPRD

External links

• Lewis – Directory of Public Officials
• Lewis City Map, EdwardsCounty.org
• Lewis city map, KDOT