Market insights · West Virginia
Lewis County, WV: growth, migration and housing
Lewis County has 16,394 residents, down 3.7% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 293 households moved in and 332 moved out (-39 net), bringing in a net $0.7M of income. Median household income is $56,477, the median home $151,800 and median rent $730 a month.
In West Virginia: 30th of 55 counties for 5-year population growth · 41st of 55 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 27th of 55 counties for median household income · 23rd of 55 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lewis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, WV | 53 | $4.7M |
| Upshur County, WV | 52 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lewis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, WV | 93 | $5.3M |
| Upshur County, WV | 48 | $1.6M |
| Monongalia County, WV | 26 | $1.3M |
| Marion County, WV | 24 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.