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Lewiston

New York · 2,701 residents · 1.097 sq mi
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Lewiston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,100. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
2,701
−3%since 2000
from 2,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,462 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+6%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lewiston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,429
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,598 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,063
+26%since 2000
from $21,482 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,563)
Black1.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(38)
Asian1%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(250)
Diversity Score
9
+254%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, New York?

Lewiston, New York has about 2,701 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lewiston, New York earns about $55,429 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 $135,100, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, New York?

About 29.1% 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 3.3% 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 347 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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