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Lewiston, ID-WA · 2 counties · 65,450 residents (2025 est.) · 1,484.395 sq mi
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Lewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $331,563. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,164
+12%since 2000
from 57,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65,450 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
50K54K58K62K67K1990201020202024Lewiston
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,490
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,304 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,149
+114%since 2000
from $18,262 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+3%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,563
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,666 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+60%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(53,306)
Black0.2%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,122)
Asian0.6%(347)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(4,137)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(56,049)
Black0.4%(266)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2,913)
Asian1%(624)
Other8.2%(5,312)
Diversity Score31.4%(20,481)
Segregation Score23%(15,014)
Diversity Score
31
+340%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
−23%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

LewistonCENTRAL34,717
What's inside

2 component counties

Nez Perce CountyCENTRAL42,905Asotin CountyCENTRAL22,545
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston, ID-WA?

Lewiston, ID-WA has about 65,164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston, ID-WA?

The typical household in Lewiston, ID-WA earns about $72,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewiston, ID-WA expensive?

In Lewiston, ID-WA, the median home is worth about $331,563, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, ID-WA?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lewiston, ID-WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewiston, ID-WA?

About 12.9% of people in Lewiston, ID-WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewiston, ID-WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewiston, ID-WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,805 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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