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Lewis County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 82,149.[1] The county seat is Chehalis,[2] and its largest city is Centralia. Lewis County comprises the Centralia, WA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA Combined Statistical Area.

Lewis County
U.S. county
Lewis County Historic Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°35′N 122°24′W
Country United States
State Washington
FoundedDecember 19, 1845
Named forMeriwether Lewis
SeatChehalis
Largest cityCentralia
Area
 • Total2,436 sq mi (6,310 km2)
 • Land2,403 sq mi (6,220 km2)
 • Water33 sq mi (90 km2)  1.4%%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total82,149
 • Estimate 
(2021)
84,398
 • Density32.5/sq mi (12.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.lewiscountywa.gov

History


The county was created as Vancouver County on December 19, 1845, by the Provisional Government of Oregon,[3] named for George Vancouver. In 1849, the county name was changed, to honor Meriwether Lewis.[4] At the time, the county included all U.S. lands north of the Cowlitz River, including much of the Puget Sound region and British Columbia.[5]

The county received official recognition as a "Purple Heart County" in November 2019.[6]


Geography and natural features


According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,436 square miles (6,310 km2), of which 2,403 square miles (6,220 km2) is land and 33 square miles (85 km2) (1.4%) is water.[7] One of the world's tallest Douglas fir trees was in the town of Mineral within Lewis County, attaining a height of 120 metres (390 ft).[8]


Geographic features



Major highways



Adjacent counties



National protected areas



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1850558—
1860384−31.2%
1870888131.3%
18802,600192.8%
189011,499342.3%
190015,15731.8%
191032,127112.0%
192036,84014.7%
193040,0348.7%
194041,3933.4%
195043,7555.7%
196041,858−4.3%
197045,4678.6%
198056,02523.2%
199059,3585.9%
200068,60015.6%
201075,45510.0%
202082,1498.9%
2021 (est.)84,398[9]2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790–1960[11] 1900–1990[12]
1990–2000[13] 2010–2020[1]

2010 census


As of the 2010 Census, there were 75,455 people, 29,743 households, and 20,104 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 31.4 inhabitants per square mile (12.1/km2). There were 34,050 housing units at an average density of 14.2 per square mile (5.5/km2).[15] 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.[14] In terms of ancestry, 24.1% were German, 14.9% were Irish, 12.5% were English, 7.7% were American, and 5.1% were Norwegian.[16]

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.[14]

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.[17]


2000 census


As of the 2000 Census,[18] there were 68,600 people, 26,306 households, and 18,572 families in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 29,585 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.96% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.55% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. 5.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.7% were of German, 11.8% United States or American, 11.1% English, 8.7% Irish and 5.7% Norwegian ancestry.

There were 26,306 households, 31.60% of which had resident children under age 18, 55.90% were 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.


Government and politics



National level


In modern times, Lewis County is the most conservative county in western Washington. It is significantly more Republican than adjacent counties. Unlike much of western Washington, it has a strong tinge of social conservatism. In 2000, George W. Bush received over 60% of the county's vote. In 2008 John McCain defeated Barack Obama by over eighteen percent — his only victory in a county west of the Cascades. McCain lost all the neighboring counties except Yakima.[19] Since Washington's statehood in 1889 only three Democratic presidential candidates have carried the county – William Jennings Bryan in 1896, Franklin D. Roosevelt three times in 1932, 1936 and 1940, plus Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.[20]

All told, as of 2022, 18 of the last 19 Republican presidential tickets successfully carried Lewis County, the only exception being that of Barry Goldwater who lost to the aforementioned Johnson.

It is part of Washington's 3rd congressional district, which has been represented by Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler since 2011.

United States presidential election results for Lewis County, Washington[21][22]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 29,391 64.87% 14,520 32.05% 1,398 3.09%
2016 21,992 62.48% 9,654 27.43% 3,553 10.09%
2012 20,452 59.59% 12,664 36.90% 1,204 3.51%
2008 20,278 57.99% 13,624 38.96% 1,067 3.05%
2004 21,042 64.89% 10,726 33.08% 660 2.04%
2000 18,565 61.91% 9,891 32.99% 1,530 5.10%
1996 13,238 47.89% 10,331 37.37% 4,075 14.74%
1992 12,316 45.33% 7,810 28.75% 7,042 25.92%
1988 14,184 61.04% 8,629 37.13% 425 1.83%
1984 15,846 66.22% 7,634 31.90% 451 1.88%
1980 13,636 59.94% 6,962 30.60% 2,151 9.46%
1976 10,933 51.65% 9,026 42.64% 1,208 5.71%
1972 12,071 58.64% 6,946 33.74% 1,568 7.62%
1968 8,779 47.03% 8,444 45.23% 1,445 7.74%
1964 6,933 36.45% 12,070 63.45% 19 0.10%
1960 11,012 56.53% 8,411 43.18% 57 0.29%
1956 11,949 60.69% 7,714 39.18% 25 0.13%
1952 12,287 62.78% 7,115 36.35% 169 0.86%
1948 9,047 50.39% 8,394 46.76% 512 2.85%
1944 8,896 53.19% 7,706 46.07% 124 0.74%
1940 9,228 49.28% 9,280 49.56% 218 1.16%
1936 5,885 35.23% 9,619 57.58% 1,201 7.19%
1932 4,647 29.80% 8,454 54.21% 2,493 15.99%
1928 9,253 71.12% 3,591 27.60% 166 1.28%
1924 6,973 58.07% 1,544 12.86% 3,490 29.07%
1920 6,160 54.59% 2,212 19.60% 2,913 25.81%
1916 5,186 48.92% 4,318 40.73% 1,097 10.35%
1912 3,200 32.70% 2,471 25.25% 4,115 42.05%
1908 3,170 60.45% 1,412 26.93% 662 12.62%
1904 3,098 69.93% 896 20.23% 436 9.84%
1900 1,907 55.40% 1,382 40.15% 153 4.45%
1896 1,594 48.35% 1,654 50.17% 49 1.49%
1892 1,350 41.49% 1,014 31.16% 890 27.35%



Gubernatorial races


In the 1970s, Democratic candidates for governor won the county, but this was something of an anomaly. The last Democratic candidate for Governor to win the county was Booth Gardner in 1984.[23]


State representation


The county's government is the 20th district of the state. It is represented solely by Republicans.[24]


County level


The county's government is solely Republican.


Communities



Cities



Town



Census-designated places



Unincorporated communities



See also



References


  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Milestones for Washington State History — Part 1: Prehistory to 1850". HistoryLink.org. March 5, 2003.
  4. Oregon Spectator (Oregon City OR), "Name of Counties Changed", October 18, 1849, p. 3. Online at the University of Oregon Digital Archives
  5. "Action Bringing Lewis County Goes Back A Total of 115 Years". The Daily Chronicle. June 6, 1953. p. 10B. Retrieved July 26, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. Mancini, Ralph (November 4, 2019). "Lewis County Designated as a Purple Heart County". The Chronicle. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  7. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  8. C. Michael Hogan (2008) Douglas-fir: Pseudotsuga menziesii, globalTwitcher.com, ed. Nicklas Strõmberg Archived June 4, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  9. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  10. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  11. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  12. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  13. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  14. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  15. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  16. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  17. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  19. The New York Times Electoral Map (zoom in on Washington state)
  20. Menendez, Albert J.; The Geography of Presidential Elections in the United States, 1868–2004, pp. 332–334 ISBN 0786422173
  21. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  22. The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 2,032 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 1,637 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 410 votes, and Socialist Labor candidate Arthur Reimer received 36 votes.
  23. David Leip’s US Election Atlas
  24. Lewis County, Democrats Archived July 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine

Further reading


46.58°N 122.40°W / 46.58; -122.40




На других языках

[de] Lewis County (Washington)

Das Lewis County[1] ist ein County im US-Bundesstaat Washington. Im Jahr 2020 hatte das County 82.149 Einwohner und eine Bevölkerungsdichte von 13,2 Einwohnern pro Quadratkilometer.[2] Der Sitz der Countyverwaltung (County Seat) ist Chehalis.[3]
- [en] Lewis County, Washington

[ru] Льюис (округ, Вашингтон)

Округ Льюис (англ. Lewis County) — округ штата Вашингтон, США. Население округа на 2000 год составляло 68600 человек. Административный центр округа — город Чехейлис.


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