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Lewiston-Auburn, ME · 1 counties · 116,487 residents (2025 est.) · 467.954 sq mi
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Lewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $252,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113,423
+9%since 2000
from 103,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:116,487 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
103K106K109K111K114K1990201020202024Lewiston
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,873
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,793 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,085
+93%since 2000
from $18,734 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+5%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,800
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+54%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(100,059)
Black0.6%(647)
Hispanic / Latino1%(988)
Asian0.5%(567)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(5,506)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(98,855)
Black5.5%(6,280)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2,495)
Asian1.2%(1,326)
Other3.9%(4,467)
Diversity Score29.4%(33,339)
Segregation Score39.5%(44,789)
Diversity Score
29
+454%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
+32%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

LewistonCENTRAL38,866AuburnCENTRAL25,441
What's inside

1 component county

Androscoggin CountyCENTRAL116,487
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?

Lewiston-Auburn, ME has about 113,423 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?

The typical household in Lewiston-Auburn, ME earns about $67,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewiston-Auburn, ME expensive?

In Lewiston-Auburn, ME, the median home is worth about $252,800, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lewiston-Auburn, ME hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?

About 14.4% of people in Lewiston-Auburn, ME live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewiston-Auburn, ME grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewiston-Auburn, ME has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,164 residents, a change of about 8 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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