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Lewiston

California · 2,020 residents · 20.017 sq mi
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Lewiston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,968. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $310,300. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,020
+55%since 2000
from 1,305 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.3
−37%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lewiston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,968
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,919
+23%since 2000
from $16,214 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+16%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
+140%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,147)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(74)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(1,583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(238)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(199)
Diversity Score45.3%(915)
Diversity Score
45
+183%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, California?

Lewiston, California has about 2,020 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, California?

The typical household in Lewiston, California earns about $39,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewiston, California expensive?

In Lewiston, California, the median home is worth about $310,300, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, California?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lewiston, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewiston, California?

About 17.6% of people in Lewiston, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewiston, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewiston, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 853 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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