Lewiston, Idaho

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
34,270
Population
$63,109
Median Income
$259,800
Home Value
39.8
Median Age

Demographics

Lewiston has a population of 34,270 with a median age of 39.8. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
92.7%
Hispanic
4.5%
Other
1.7%
Asian
1.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population34,270
Median Age39.8
White92.7%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian1.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Other / Two or More Races1.7%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Lewiston is $63,109, which is 16.0% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $35,486. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

$63,109
Median Household Income
$35,486
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Lewiston is 3.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Lewiston, 93.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8.2% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.0%
Bachelor's+
25.6%
Graduate+
8.2%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher25.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree8.2%

Housing

The median home value in Lewiston is $259,800, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $890. The homeownership rate is 69.7%.

$259,800
Median Home Value
$890/mo
Median Rent
69.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$259,800
Median Monthly Rent$890
Homeownership Rate69.7%
Vacancy Rate5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lewiston, Idaho?
The population of Lewiston, Idaho is 34,270 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lewiston, Idaho?
The median household income in Lewiston, Idaho is $63,109. This is 16.0% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Lewiston, Idaho?
The median home value in Lewiston, Idaho is $259,800. The median monthly rent is $890.
What percentage of people in Lewiston have a college degree?
In Lewiston, Idaho, 25.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Lewiston, Idaho an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Lewiston, Idaho is 4.1x (median home value $259,800 vs. median income $63,109), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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