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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lewiston

New York · 2,781 residents · 1.097 sq mi
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Lewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,598. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $89,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,781
−9%since 1990
from 3,048 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,535 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 2,778 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.7
+9%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lewiston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,598
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,822 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,482
+35%since 1990
from $15,924 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$584
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $476 in 1990
US average: $602
62.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
37.6% rent
2.4
+12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,015)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(28)
Asian0.7%(22)
Diversity Score4.9%(149)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,727)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score2.6%(73)
3
−47%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, New York?

Lewiston, New York has about 2,781 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lewiston, New York earns about $37,598 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, New York?

About 24.4% 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 8.6% 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 267 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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