Lewiston is a city located in Nez Perce County Idaho. Lewiston has a 2024 population of 35,033. It is also the county seat of Nez Perce County. Lewiston is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Lewiston is $90,055 with a poverty rate of 13.32%. The median age in Lewiston is 39.7 years: 38.9 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lewiston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,431 | 91.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,826 | 5.3% |
| Native American | 458 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 335 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 288 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,142 | 2.35 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 6,426 | 2.9 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 5,498 | 1.29 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 1,510 | 3.21 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 708 | 3.65 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
70.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,042 | 4.36% |
| Associates Degree | 2,937 | 12.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,318 | 18.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,125 | 8.9% |
| High School Graduate | 6,856 | 28.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 588 | 2.46% |
| Some College | 6,010 | 25.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,924 | 20,609 | 5,954 |
| 2+ Races | 808 | 710 | 209 |
| Hispanic | 678 | 495 | 142 |
| Asian | 286 | 253 | 123 |
| Native American | 239 | 219 | 64 |
| Other Race | 219 | 194 | 44 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,266 | $65,088 | $51,051 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,531 | $75,865 | $68,182 |
| High School Graduate | $40,677 | $52,213 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,105 | $20,765 | $27,476 |
| Overall | $47,614 | $54,784 | $40,385 |
| Some College | $45,986 | $54,948 | $35,138 |
$47,614
Average Earnings
$54,784
Average Male
$40,385
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.76% of Lewiston residents speak only English, while 3.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,717 | 3,825 | 12.87% |
| Hispanic | 1,250 | 206 | 16.48% |
| Multiple | 1,635 | 195 | 11.93% |
| Native | 433 | 191 | 44.11% |
| Islander | 101 | 38 | 37.62% |
| Other | 260 | 34 | 13.08% |
| Asian | 318 | 13 | 4.09% |
13.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.41%
Male Poverty Rate
14.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewiston is Native, with 44.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewiston is Asian, with 4.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.76% |
| High School | 16.2% |
| Some College | 8.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.66% |
| Female Employed | 7.79% |
| Male Employed | 6.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,565 | $108,529 |
| Households | $71,047 | $90,055 |
| Married Families | $102,140 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,165 | $54,632 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,235
Number of Veterans
1,981
Male Veterans
254
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 841 |
| First Gulf War | 520 |
| Second Gulf War | 455 |
| Korea | 153 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 666 |
| 65 to 74 | 587 |
| 35 to 54 | 532 |
| 55 to 64 | 372 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,099 | 8.35% |
| Other Race | 62 | 23.13% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 6.01% |
| Native American | 18 | 7.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.52%
Born in Lewiston
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
97.53% of Lewiston residents were born in the United States, with 51.52% having been born in Idaho. 0.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 36,018 | 197 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 35,821 | 197 | 0.55% |
| 2027 | 35,624 | 197 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 35,427 | 197 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 35,230 | 197 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 35,033 | 197 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 34,836 | 15 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 34,821 | 325 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 34,496 | 251 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 34,245 | 1,305 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 32,940 | 128 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 32,812 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 32,811 | 136 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 32,675 | 169 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 32,506 | 170 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 32,336 | 63 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 32,273 | 253 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 32,020 | 33 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 31,987 | 64 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 31,923 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,904 | 2,822 | 10.05% |
| 1990 | 28,082 | 96 | 0.34% |
| 1980 | 27,986 | 1,918 | 7.36% |
| 1970 | 26,068 | 13,377 | 105.41% |
| 1960 | 12,691 | -294 | -2.26% |
| 1950 | 12,985 | 2,437 | 23.1% |
| 1940 | 10,548 | 1,145 | 12.18% |
| 1930 | 9,403 | 2,829 | 43.03% |
| 1920 | 6,574 | 531 | 8.79% |
| 1910 | 6,043 | 5,143 | 571.44% |
| 1900 | 900 | -35,118 | -97.5% |