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Lewis, IN
Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana.
Population
560
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,065
ZIP codes
0
Lewis and its ZIP codes
Lewis at a glance
- Lewis is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Lewis, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lewis, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
73.8%
Homeownership
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
24.2
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vigo County. PPP loans are for Lewis.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,994
46,897 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$668M
FY 2026, $6,297 per person
How people get to work
Lewis, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Lewis, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
489
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Lewis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoalmontCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| HymeraTown | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| FarmersburgTown | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| MiddleburyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| JasonvilleCity | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Clay CityTown | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| CoryCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| RileyTown | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| ShelburnTown | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Saline CityCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Coal CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CassCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Prairie CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewis, IN in?
- Lewis is in Vigo County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Lewis, IN?
- About 560 people live in Lewis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewis?
- Nearby places include Coalmont (5 mi), Hymera (5.5 mi), Farmersburg (6.7 mi), Middlebury (7.4 mi), Jasonville (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023