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Lewiston

Minnesota · 1,533 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Lewiston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
1,533
+3%since 2000
from 1,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,212 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+14%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lewiston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,375
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,220 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,278
+60%since 2000
from $17,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,453)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,338)
Black1.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino7%(108)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other4.4%(67)
Diversity Score31.6%(484)
Diversity Score
32
+720%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, Minnesota?

Lewiston, Minnesota has about 1,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lewiston, Minnesota earns about $72,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewiston, Minnesota expensive?

In Lewiston, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $167,400, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, Minnesota?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lewiston, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewiston, Minnesota?

About 10.4% of people in Lewiston, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewiston, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewiston, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 233 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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