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Lewiston

Maine · 37,121 residents · 34.146 sq mi
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Lewiston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,121
+4%since 2000
from 35,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,087 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,045 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K38K39K40K1990201020202024Lewiston
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,969
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,396
+42%since 2000
from $17,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
53.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(33,896)
Black1%(361)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(448)
Asian0.8%(299)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(2,764)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(28,621)
Black13.8%(5,108)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(918)
Asian1.2%(431)
Other6.5%(2,430)
Diversity Score49.3%(18,294)
Diversity Score
49
+536%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, Maine?

Lewiston, Maine has about 37,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, Maine?

The typical household in Lewiston, Maine earns about $42,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewiston, Maine expensive?

In Lewiston, Maine, the median home is worth about $150,100, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, Maine?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lewiston, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewiston, Maine?

About 16.6% of people in Lewiston, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewiston, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewiston, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,636 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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