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Lewiston

California · 1,193 residents · 20.017 sq mi
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Lewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,550. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,400. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,193
−9%since 2000
from 1,305 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.4
+14%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lewiston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,550
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,995
+42%since 2000
from $16,214 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,400
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+84%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,028)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(78)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other12.5%(149)
Diversity Score40.2%(480)
Diversity Score
40
+151%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, California?

Lewiston, California has about 1,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, California?

The typical household in Lewiston, California earns about $41,550 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 $247,400, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, California?

About 14.6% 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 14.8% 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 26 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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