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Lewistown

Missouri · 521 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 $45,833. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
521
−12%since 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3094115146177191990201020202024Lewistown
2024343
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,977
+50%since 2000
from $12,655 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(478)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score10.2%(53)
Diversity Score
10
+90%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewistown, Missouri?

Lewistown, Missouri has about 521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewistown, Missouri?

The typical household in Lewistown, Missouri earns about $45,833 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 $74,300, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Lewistown, Missouri?

About 15.1% 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 19.9% 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 83 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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