Lewiston is a city located in Androscoggin County Maine. Lewiston has a 2024 population of 38,835. Lewiston is currently growing at a rate of 1.12% annually and its population has increased by 4.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,110 in 2020.
The average household income in Lewiston is $71,312 with a poverty rate of 17.68%. The median age in Lewiston is 37.8 years: 37.2 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lewiston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,645 | 80.89% |
| Black or African American | 4,158 | 10.98% |
| Two or more races | 2,077 | 5.48% |
| Asian | 628 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 200 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 165 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,753 | 2.24 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 7,076 | 1.16 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Married | 5,637 | 3.01 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Female | 2,080 | 3.17 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
| Male | 960 | 3.66 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
50.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,186 | 4.73% |
| Associates Degree | 2,745 | 10.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,416 | 13.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,026 | 8.08% |
| High School Graduate | 9,901 | 39.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,372 | 5.47% |
| Some College | 4,427 | 17.66% |
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 | 21,873 | 20,006 | 4,766 |
| Black | 1,556 | 1,121 | 435 |
| 2+ Races | 903 | 758 | 168 |
| Hispanic | 552 | 456 | 102 |
| Asian | 318 | 244 | 33 |
| Native American | 139 | 139 | 5 |
| Other Race | 133 | 132 | 19 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,302 | $48,738 | $55,448 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,561 | $69,216 | $50,625 |
| High School Graduate | $36,359 | $41,283 | $31,383 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,648 | $42,439 | $23,962 |
| Overall | $42,611 | $46,312 | $38,734 |
| Some College | $43,771 | $48,892 | $39,526 |
$42,611
Average Earnings
$46,312
Average Male
$38,734
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.32% of Lewiston residents speak only English, while 19.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,470 | 4,413 | 15.5% |
| Black | 4,118 | 1,338 | 32.49% |
| Multiple | 1,797 | 401 | 22.31% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 115 | 12.02% |
| Other | 162 | 50 | 30.86% |
| Asian | 406 | 21 | 5.17% |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100% |
17.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.29%
Male Poverty Rate
18.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewiston is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewiston is Asian, with 5.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.43% |
| High School | 18.78% |
| Some College | 15.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.91% |
| Female Employed | 5.61% |
| Male Employed | 3.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,106 | $85,792 |
| Households | $56,558 | $71,312 |
| Married Families | $90,010 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,586 | $48,035 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,569
Number of Veterans
2,250
Male Veterans
319
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 809 |
| Second Gulf War | 690 |
| First Gulf War | 523 |
| Korea | 175 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 660 |
| 75+ | 599 |
| 55 to 64 | 572 |
| 35 to 54 | 484 |
| 18 to 34 | 254 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,350 | 9.25% |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 13.84% |
| Black | 40 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 7 | 5.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
64.38%
Born in Lewiston
90.34%
Native Born
9.66%
Foreign Born
4.93%
Non Citizen
4.73%
Naturalized
90.34% of Lewiston residents were born in the United States, with 64.38% having been born in Maine. 4.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 40,992 | 432 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 40,560 | 431 | 1.07% |
| 2027 | 40,129 | 431 | 1.09% |
| 2026 | 39,698 | 432 | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 39,266 | 431 | 1.11% |
| 2024 | 38,835 | 431 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 38,404 | -108 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 38,512 | 127 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 38,385 | 1,275 | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 37,110 | 822 | 2.27% |
| 2019 | 36,288 | 133 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 36,155 | 145 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 36,010 | -46 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 36,056 | -68 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 36,124 | -130 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 36,254 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 36,250 | -199 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 36,449 | -37 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 36,486 | -97 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 36,583 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 35,690 | -4,067 | -10.23% |
| 1990 | 39,757 | -724 | -1.79% |
| 1980 | 40,481 | -1,298 | -3.11% |
| 1970 | 41,779 | 975 | 2.39% |
| 1960 | 40,804 | -170 | -0.41% |
| 1950 | 40,974 | 2,376 | 6.16% |
| 1940 | 38,598 | 3,650 | 10.44% |
| 1930 | 34,948 | 3,157 | 9.93% |
| 1920 | 31,791 | 5,544 | 21.12% |
| 1910 | 26,247 | 2,486 | 10.46% |
| 1900 | 23,761 | 2,060 | 9.49% |
| 1890 | 21,701 | 2,618 | 13.72% |
| 1880 | 19,083 | 5,483 | 40.32% |
| 1870 | 13,600 | 6,176 | 83.19% |
| 1860 | 7,424 | -33,568 | -81.89% |