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Lewistown

Missouri · 534 residents · 0.501 sq mi
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Lewistown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,000. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,200. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
534
−10%since 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+2%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3094115146177191990201020202024Lewistown
2024343
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,912
+10%since 2000
from $12,655 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(580)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(526)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(12)
Diversity Score8.2%(44)
Diversity Score
8
+52%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.0%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
59.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewistown, Missouri?

Lewistown, Missouri has about 534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewistown, Missouri?

The typical household in Lewistown, Missouri earns about $29,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewistown, Missouri expensive?

In Lewistown, Missouri, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Lewistown, Missouri?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lewistown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewistown, Missouri?

About 30.7% of people in Lewistown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewistown, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewistown, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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