Population 38,355 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lewiston
Household size in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Lewiston are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.29, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lewiston is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 37.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only three are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Lewiston (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lewiston
Renters in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.5% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.8% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Lewiston than nationally: 48.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only three of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lewiston than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Lewiston is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only four have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $648 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $726 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $824 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,027 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$379 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lewiston costs $1,027 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $379 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lewiston
Bachelor's degrees in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lewiston: 23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Lewiston have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Maine overall (94.8%). No other Maine city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lewiston
| Period | Lewiston | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Lewiston is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Maine overall (3.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lewiston compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | 2.32 | 37.8 | 14.3% | 48.8% | 7.4% | 1958 | $1,027 | 23.5% | 90.2% | 5.7% |
| Auburn | 2.36 | 40.9 | 10.5% | 40.4% | 7.4% | 1962 | $1,200 | 26.8% | 93.4% | 6.4% |
| Sabattus | 2.35 | 45.7 | 9.6% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 1988 | $1,004 | 17.8% | 92.0% | 2.6% |
| Lisbon | 2.59 | 37.6 | 9.9% | 21.6% | 6.1% | 1986 | $1,227 | 23.9% | 95.7% | 0.9% |
| Greene | 2.56 | 40.3 | 9.0% | 12.1% | 5.0% | 1982 | $1,179 | 22.6% | 94.1% | 0.1% |
| Minot | 2.53 | 48.8 | 12.2% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1992 | $1,070 | 25.7% | 94.5% | 1.9% |
| Wales Corner | 2.73 | 38.6 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% | 1985 | $1,209 | 18.7% | 95.0% | 3.5% |
| Lisbon Falls | 2.59 | 41.2 | 11.4% | 28.9% | 6.7% | 1966 | $929 | 22.3% | 98.2% | 2.4% |
| Webster Corner | 2.62 | 40.4 | 14.5% | 2.5% | 6.9% | 1989 | $1,010 | 30.2% | 91.0% | 6.3% |
| Upper Gloucester | 2.62 | 41.4 | 5.7% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 1986 | $1,498 | 29.5% | 98.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.50 | 42.8 | 8.1% | 18.1% | 19.4% | 1989 | $1,197 | 24.9% | 93.0% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lewiston. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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