CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Lewiston

Nebraska · 55 residents · 0.109 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Lewiston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−36%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
505 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+41%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
335272911111990201020202024Lewiston
202442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,965
+86%since 2000
from $12,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−14%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lewiston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(3)
Diversity Score
5
+64%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
114.6 min
+709%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lewiston

Merritt
Pop 56
Millwood
Pop 66
Howard
Pop 54
Joslin
Pop 56
Places similar to Lewiston
Head to head

Compare Lewiston to nearby cities

LEWISTON VS
Beatrice
Income$57,264+30%
Home value$159,300+325%
Population12,318+20430%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEWISTON VS
Lincoln
Income$71,867+63%
Home value$264,000+604%
Population301,522+502437%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEWISTON VS
Gretna
Income$123,992+181%
Home value$341,600+811%
Population9,207+15245%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LEWISTON VS
Papillion
Income$111,679+153%
Home value$311,000+729%
Population25,127+41778%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, Nebraska?

Lewiston, Nebraska has about 55 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Lewiston, Nebraska earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewiston, Nebraska expensive?

In Lewiston, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $37,500.

How educated are people in Lewiston, Nebraska?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lewiston, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewiston, Nebraska?

About 15.0% of people in Lewiston, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewiston, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewiston, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nebraska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lewiston with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →