Lewiston, Maine

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
37,577
Population
$54,317
Median Income
$189,500
Home Value
39.5
Median Age

Demographics

Lewiston has a population of 37,577 with a median age of 39.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
80.7%
Black
10.9%
Other
3.5%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian
2.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population37,577
Median Age39.5
White80.7%
Black or African American10.9%
Asian2.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Other / Two or More Races3.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Lewiston is $54,317, which is 27.7% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $29,223. The poverty rate is 17.8%.

$54,317
Median Household Income
$29,223
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Lewiston is 5.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Lewiston, 88.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
88.5%
Bachelor's+
21.7%
Graduate+
8.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher88.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher21.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree8.1%

Housing

The median home value in Lewiston is $189,500, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $903. The homeownership rate is 49.5%.

$189,500
Median Home Value
$903/mo
Median Rent
49.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$189,500
Median Monthly Rent$903
Homeownership Rate49.5%
Vacancy Rate6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lewiston, Maine?
The population of Lewiston, Maine is 37,577 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lewiston, Maine?
The median household income in Lewiston, Maine is $54,317. This is 27.7% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Lewiston, Maine?
The median home value in Lewiston, Maine is $189,500. The median monthly rent is $903.
What percentage of people in Lewiston have a college degree?
In Lewiston, Maine, 21.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 88.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Lewiston, Maine an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Lewiston, Maine is 3.5x (median home value $189,500 vs. median income $54,317), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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