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Lewistown

Pennsylvania · 8,579 residents · 2.03 sq mi
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Lewistown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,599. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,000. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,579
−5%since 2000
from 8,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,226 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Lewistown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,599
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,931
+56%since 2000
from $14,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
57.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(8,714)
Black0.9%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(102)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(516)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(7,497)
Black2.1%(176)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(478)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other4.5%(388)
Diversity Score28.6%(2,457)
Diversity Score
29
+400%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewistown, Pennsylvania?

Lewistown, Pennsylvania has about 8,579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewistown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lewistown, Pennsylvania earns about $35,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewistown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lewistown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Lewistown, Pennsylvania?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lewistown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewistown, Pennsylvania?

About 21.4% of people in Lewistown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewistown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewistown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 762 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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