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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Lewiston Metro

Lewiston, ID-WA · 2 counties · 64,375 residents · 1,484.395 sq mi
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Lewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,781.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,375
+11%since 2000
from 57,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50K54K58K62K67K1990201020202024Lewiston
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,006
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,304 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,205
+65%since 2000
from $18,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,781
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,666 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(54,909)
Black0.5%(297)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,545)
Asian0.8%(530)
Other7%(4,484)
Diversity Score28.5%(18,333)
Segregation Score30.1%(19,346)
Diversity Score
28
+299%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 64,375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lewiston, ID-WA earns about $56,006 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 $207,781, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston, ID-WA?

About 23.9% 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 13.1% 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 13,016 residents, a change of about 25 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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