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Lewiston

New York · 2,492 residents (2025 est.) · 1.097 sq mi
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Lewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,821. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,100. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,588
−7%since 2000
from 2,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,359 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+14%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,492 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lewiston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,821
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,598 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,262
+139%since 2000
from $21,482 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+48%since 2010
from 0.311 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,131
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+36%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,727)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,427)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(25)
Other5.1%(133)
Diversity Score14.7%(381)
Diversity Score
15
+464%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, New York?

Lewiston, New York has about 2,588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, New York?

The typical household in Lewiston, New York earns about $73,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewiston, New York expensive?

In Lewiston, New York, the median home is worth about $238,100, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, New York?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lewiston, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewiston, New York?

About 5.9% of people in Lewiston, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewiston, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewiston, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 460 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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