Lewis, Vermont facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lewis, Vermont
Town
Location in Essex County and the state of Vermont.
Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
Country	United States
State	Vermont
Government
• Type	Unincorporated Town
Area
• Total	39.7 sq mi (103 km2)
• Land	39.6 sq mi (103 km2)
• Water	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2
• Density	0.3/sq mi (0.1/km2)
• Households	0
• Families	0
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	05846 (Island Pond)

Lewis is a unique town in Essex County, Vermont, United States. It was named after three landholders: Nathan, Sevignior, and Timothy Lewis. Even though the state officially recognized it as a town, Lewis was never truly "organized." This means it never had enough people living there permanently to set up a local government.

For most of the 1900s, Lewis had zero residents. In the 2020 census, it reported a population of 2. However, it's possible the actual population is still zero. This is because Lewis shares its census area with nearby towns. Also, new privacy rules for the 2020 census might make it seem like there are people when there aren't. Almost all the land in Lewis that isn't protected by the government is owned by a single logging company called Weyerhaeuser. The town's affairs are managed by a group called the Unified Towns & Gores Of Essex County.

Exploring Lewis's Location and Land

Lewis is located in the northeastern part of Vermont. It's a very quiet and natural area.

How Big is Lewis?

According to the United States Census Bureau, Lewis covers a total area of about 39.7 square miles. Most of this area, about 39.6 square miles, is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square miles, is water. This means water makes up only about 0.25% of the town's total area.

Understanding Lewis's Population Over Time

Lewis is known for its very small population. It's one of the least populated places in Vermont.

Changes in Population Figures

Here's a look at how the population of Lewis has changed over the years:

As you can see, the population has been very low, often zero, for a long time. This makes Lewis a truly unique place!

See also

In Spanish: Lewis (Vermont) para niños