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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Lewiston Metro

Lewiston-Auburn, ME · 1 counties · 111,139 residents · 467.954 sq mi
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Lewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,002. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,139
+7%since 2000
from 103,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K106K109K111K114K1990201020202024Lewiston
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,002
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,793 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,947
+60%since 2000
from $18,734 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(95,875)
Black5.8%(6,436)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2,222)
Asian0.8%(895)
Other4.8%(5,382)
Diversity Score30.6%(34,063)
Segregation Score29.9%(33,200)
Diversity Score
31
+478%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 111,139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lewiston-Auburn, ME earns about $55,002 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 $166,600, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?

About 22.7% 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 11.3% 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 5,880 residents, a change of about 6 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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