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Lewiston

Michigan · 996 residents · 2.834 sq mi
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Lewiston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,200. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
996
+1%since 2000
from 990 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
351 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
−4%since 2000
from 55.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6829061K1K2K2000201020202024Lewiston
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,087
+23%since 2000
from $20,393 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+21%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(970)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(928)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score7.8%(78)
Diversity Score
8
+140%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 22.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, Michigan?

Lewiston, Michigan has about 996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, Michigan?

The typical household in Lewiston, Michigan earns about $36,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewiston, Michigan expensive?

In Lewiston, Michigan, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, Michigan?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lewiston, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewiston, Michigan?

About 12.7% of people in Lewiston, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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