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Lewiston

California · 1,222 residents · 20.017 sq mi
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Lewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,818. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $278,500. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,222
−6%since 2000
from 1,305 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
+18%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lewiston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,818
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,882
+53%since 2000
from $16,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+73%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(966)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(70)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other9.5%(116)
Diversity Score37.1%(453)
Diversity Score
37
+132%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.6 min
+145%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, California?

Lewiston, California has about 1,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, California?

The typical household in Lewiston, California earns about $49,818 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 $278,500, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, California?

About 14.2% 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 20.0% 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 55 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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