Lewiston, ME

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Lewiston Overview

37,577
TOTAL POPULATION
18,508
MALE POPULATION
19,069
FEMALE POPULATION
97.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,223
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,649
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,317
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,773
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
18,997
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lewiston Zip Codes

Lewiston Area Codes

Race in Lewiston

The most populous races in Lewiston are White / Caucasian (30,329 | 80.7%), Black / African American (4,092 | 10.9%), and Two or more Races (2,114 | 5.6%).
Race in Lewiston
Race# Population% Population
Asian8352.2%
Black / African American4,09210.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific130.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,0092.7%
Native / Alaskan570.2%
White / Caucasian30,32980.7%
Two or more Races2,1145.6%
Some other Race1370.4%
Total37,577100.0%

Ancestry in Lewiston

The most populous ancestries reported in Lewiston are French Canadian (7,133 | 19.0%), French (6,141 | 16.3%), English (4,553 | 12.1%), Irish (4,471 | 11.9%), and Subsaharan African (2,948 | 7.9%), together accounting for 67.2% of all Lewiston residents.
Ancestry in Lewiston
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1500.4%
American1,5644.2%
Arab2440.6%
Armenian290.1%
Australian380.1%
Austrian180.1%
Belgian970.3%
Bhutanese470.1%
Blackfeet40.0%
Bolivian850.2%
Brazilian510.1%
British1580.4%
Burmese300.1%
Cajun20.0%
Canadian2590.7%
Cape Verdean70.0%
Central American1120.3%
Central American Indian180.1%
Cherokee1700.4%
Chippewa460.1%
Colombian260.1%
Costa Rican240.1%
Cuban230.1%
Czech330.1%
Czechoslovakian510.1%
Danish280.1%
Dominican1120.3%
Dutch3480.9%
Eastern European290.1%
Ecuadorian40.0%
Egyptian20.0%
English4,55312.1%
Ethiopian120.0%
European4091.1%
Finnish1510.4%
French6,14116.3%
French American Indian170.1%
French Canadian7,13319.0%
German2,2786.1%
Greek1040.3%
Guatemalan90.0%
Haitian120.0%
Hungarian130.0%
Indian (Asian)3250.9%
Inupiat50.0%
Irish4,47111.9%
Italian1,5174.0%
Jamaican1170.3%
Kenyan570.2%
Korean1780.5%
Lithuanian920.2%
Mexican3631.0%
Native Hawaiian40.0%
Nigerian1250.3%
Northern European1150.3%
Norwegian880.2%
Pakistani490.1%
Panamanian260.1%
Peruvian100.0%
Polish5241.4%
Portuguese770.2%
Puerto Rican2270.6%
Russian610.2%
Salvadoran530.1%
Scandinavian310.1%
Scotch-Irish2720.7%
Scottish1,0892.9%
Seminole50.0%
Serbian30.0%
Sioux50.0%
Slovak760.2%
Slovene20.0%
Somali1,8635.0%
South American1350.4%
Spaniard300.1%
Sri Lankan630.2%
Subsaharan African2,9487.9%
Swedish1810.5%
Thai3290.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian630.2%
Turkish480.1%
Ukrainian830.2%
Uruguayan100.0%
Welsh1650.4%
Zimbabwean270.1%
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Immigrants in Lewiston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lewiston came from Africa (2,538 | 6.8%), Eastern Africa (1,846 | 4.9%), Asia (673 | 1.8%), Middle Africa (654 | 1.7%), and Somalia (319 | 0.9%), together accounting for 16.0% of all Lewiston residents.
Immigrants in Lewiston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,5386.8%
Asia6731.8%
Bangladesh1080.3%
Bolivia240.1%
Canada2220.6%
Caribbean390.1%
Central America1130.3%
China2580.7%
Colombia150.0%
Congo610.2%
Dominican Republic130.0%
Eastern Africa1,8464.9%
Eastern Asia2800.7%
Eastern Europe120.0%
El Salvador20.0%
England250.1%
Ethiopia1670.4%
Europe1570.4%
France160.0%
Germany890.2%
India460.1%
Jamaica260.1%
Japan220.1%
Kenya2990.8%
Latin America1910.5%
Mexico1110.3%
Middle Africa6541.7%
Northern Europe400.1%
Pakistan10.0%
Philippines180.1%
Poland60.0%
Saudi Arabia1010.3%
Somalia3190.9%
South America390.1%
South Central Asia1550.4%
South Eastern Asia1180.3%
Thailand430.1%
Turkey190.1%
Ukraine60.0%
Vietnam570.2%
Western Africa210.1%
Western Asia1200.3%
Western Europe1050.3%
Zaire750.2%
Zimbabwe220.1%
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Sex and Age in Lewiston

Sex and Age in Lewiston

The most populous age groups in Lewiston are 20 to 24 Years (1,669 | 9.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,874 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lewiston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,316 (7.1%)1,100 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years973 (5.3%)1,120 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years933 (5.0%)589 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Years1,391 (7.5%)1,088 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,669 (9.0%)1,874 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,338 (7.2%)1,353 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,214 (6.6%)1,275 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years884 (4.8%)856 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years974 (5.3%)1,142 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years1,028 (5.6%)915 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years1,226 (6.6%)1,242 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,459 (7.9%)1,590 (8.3%)
60 to 64 Years977 (5.3%)1,080 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years1,005 (5.4%)946 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years810 (4.4%)884 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years431 (2.3%)744 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years593 (3.2%)538 (2.8%)
85 Years and over287 (1.5%)733 (3.8%)
Total18,508 (100.0%)19,069 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lewiston

Median Family Size in Lewiston

The median family size in Lewiston is 3.04 persons per family, with single male/father families (727 | 8.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,791 | 21.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lewiston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,832 (69.8%)3.04
Single Male/Father727 (8.7%)3.12
Single Female/Mother1,791 (21.4%)3.02
Total Families8,350 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Lewiston

The median household size in Lewiston is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (727 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.79 persons per household. non-family households (7,261 | 46.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lewiston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,832 (37.4%)3.05
Single Male/Father727 (4.7%)3.79
Single Female/Mother1,791 (11.5%)3.30
Non-family7,261 (46.5%)1.20
Total Households15,611 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lewiston

Out of a total of 15,611 households in Lewiston, 8,350 (53.5%) are family households, while 7,261 (46.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,936, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,884.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lewiston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,884 (37.7%)
2-Person Households3,936 (25.2%)1,270 (8.1%)
3-Person Households2,067 (13.2%)27 (0.2%)
4-Person Households1,454 (9.3%)80 (0.5%)
5-Person Households582 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households165 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households146 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,350 (53.5%)7,261 (46.5%)

Female Fertility in Lewiston

Fertility by Age in Lewiston

Average fertility rate in Lewiston is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lewiston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years428 (87.2%)95.0
35 to 50 years63 (12.8%)20.0
Total491 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lewiston

75.6% of women with births (491) in Lewiston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 26.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 7.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lewiston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years313 (73.1%)115 (26.9%)
35 to 50 years58 (92.1%)5 (7.9%)
Total371 (75.6%)120 (24.4%)

Fertility by Education in Lewiston

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lewiston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School88 (17.9%)71.0
High School Diploma79 (16.1%)35.0
College or Associate's Degree250 (50.9%)76.0
Bachelor's Degree74 (15.1%)48.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total491 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lewiston

24.4% of women with births in Lewiston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 77.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lewiston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School29 (33.0%)59 (67.0%)
High School Diploma18 (22.8%)61 (77.2%)
College or Associate's Degree250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (75.6%)120 (24.4%)

Income in Lewiston

Income Overview in Lewiston

Per Capita Income in Lewiston is $29,223, while median incomes of families and households are $72,649 and $54,317 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income37,577$29,223
Median Family Income8,350$72,649
Mean Family Income8,350$84,231
Median Household Income15,611$54,317
Mean Household Income15,611$69,389
Income Deficit8,350$10,773
Wage / Income Gap (%)37,57714.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)37,57785.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index37,5770.44

Earnings by Sex in Lewiston

Average Earnings in Lewiston are $35,914, $38,633 for men and $32,863 for women, a difference of 14.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Lewiston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,232 (49.9%)$38,633
Female10,287 (50.1%)$32,863
Total20,519 (100.0%)$35,914

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lewiston

The most common earnings brackets in Lewiston are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (934 | 9.1%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (986 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lewiston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less500 (4.9%)786 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999377 (3.7%)761 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499483 (4.7%)451 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999173 (1.7%)331 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499466 (4.5%)375 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999315 (3.1%)248 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499244 (2.4%)334 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999146 (1.4%)218 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499242 (2.4%)280 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999191 (1.9%)345 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999749 (7.3%)670 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999611 (6.0%)648 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999934 (9.1%)747 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999655 (6.4%)986 (9.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999850 (8.3%)375 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999489 (4.8%)407 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999839 (8.2%)882 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999738 (7.2%)697 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999549 (5.4%)412 (4.0%)
$100,000+681 (6.7%)334 (3.3%)
Total10,232 (100.0%)10,287 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lewiston

Average earnings in Lewiston are $43,008 for men and $37,389 for women, a difference of 13.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,813. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,114, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,904.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lewiston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,813$23,904
High School Diploma$39,583$31,379
College or Associate's Degree$42,328$38,293
Bachelor's Degree$47,190$50,130
Graduate Degree$68,750$55,114
Total$43,008$37,389

Family Income in Lewiston

Family Income Brackets in Lewiston

According to the Lewiston family income data, there are 1,603 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 200 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lewiston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004185.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992002.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992763.3%
$25,000 to $34,9997779.3%
$35,000 to $49,99998511.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,59519.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,57018.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,60319.2%
$150,000 to $199,9996607.9%
$200,000+2843.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lewiston

6-person families (151 | 1.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lewiston with $121,157 per family, while 2-person families (4,338 | 51.9%) have the highest median income of $33,518 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lewiston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,338 (51.9%)$67,037
3-Person Families1,954 (23.4%)$84,433
4-Person Families1,439 (17.2%)$75,131
5-Person Families335 (4.0%)$84,712
6-Person Families151 (1.8%)$121,157
7+ Person Families133 (1.6%)$53,406
Total8,350 (100.0%)$72,649

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lewiston

The median family income in Lewiston is $72,649, with families comprising 3+ earners (994) having the highest median family income of $130,926, while families with no earners (1,254) have the lowest median family income of $37,083, accounting for 11.9% and 15.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lewiston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,254 (15.0%)$37,083
1 Earner2,456 (29.4%)$49,514
2 Earners3,646 (43.7%)$84,922
3+ Earners994 (11.9%)$130,926
Total8,350 (100.0%)$72,649

Household Income in Lewiston

Household Income Brackets in Lewiston

With 2,654 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lewiston, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 390 households (2.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lewiston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009526.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1717.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3748.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,79511.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,96712.6%
$50,000 to $74,9992,65417.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,09213.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992,37315.2%
$150,000 to $199,9998435.4%
$200,000+3902.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lewiston

The median household income in Lewiston is $54,317, with the highest median household income of $64,129 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,918 households (37.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,339, with 4,373 households (28.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lewiston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years506 (3.2%)$61,745
25 to 44 Years4,814 (30.8%)$60,685
45 to 64 Years5,918 (37.9%)$64,129
65+ Years4,373 (28.0%)$36,339
Total15,611 (100.0%)$54,317

Poverty in Lewiston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewiston

With 18.8% poverty level for males and 16.9% for females among the residents of Lewiston, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 102 males (61.1%) and 347 females (32.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewiston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years332 (25.2%)347 (32.5%)
5 Years102 (61.1%)39 (17.0%)
6 to 11 Years420 (39.9%)267 (23.3%)
12 to 14 Years63 (9.8%)47 (15.5%)
15 Years136 (34.0%)27 (13.4%)
16 and 17 Years55 (14.9%)64 (12.8%)
18 to 24 Years378 (25.4%)251 (16.4%)
25 to 34 Years357 (14.0%)421 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years151 (8.1%)350 (17.5%)
45 to 54 Years405 (18.0%)228 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years409 (16.8%)534 (20.4%)
65 to 74 Years215 (12.2%)200 (11.1%)
75 Years and over257 (21.9%)225 (14.3%)
Total3,280 (18.8%)3,000 (16.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewiston

According to the poverty statistics in Lewiston, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.9% of males and 89.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewiston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years984 (74.8%)721 (67.5%)
5 Years65 (38.9%)190 (83.0%)
6 to 11 Years634 (60.2%)879 (76.7%)
12 to 14 Years577 (90.2%)256 (84.5%)
15 Years264 (66.0%)174 (86.6%)
16 and 17 Years313 (85.1%)436 (87.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,113 (74.7%)1,284 (83.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,195 (86.0%)2,207 (84.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,707 (91.9%)1,648 (82.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,849 (82.0%)1,929 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,027 (83.2%)2,080 (79.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,547 (87.8%)1,601 (88.9%)
75 Years and over917 (78.1%)1,344 (85.7%)
Total14,192 (81.2%)14,749 (83.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lewiston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lewiston show that 5.3% or 309 of the total 5,832 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 62.9%, comprising of 61 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 56 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lewiston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,665 (95.3%)181 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,755 (96.9%)56 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children36 (37.1%)61 (62.9%)
5 or more Children67 (85.9%)11 (14.1%)
Total5,523 (94.7%)309 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lewiston

According to the poverty data in Lewiston, 17.2% or 125 single-father households and 31.5% or 564 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (54.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 120 households (58.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lewiston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children48 (15.0%)80 (12.7%)
1 or 2 Children36 (11.3%)364 (38.1%)
3 or 4 Children41 (54.7%)120 (58.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (17.2%)564 (31.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lewiston

The poverty data for Lewiston shows that 309 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 689 of the single-parent households (27.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (62.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 161 household (57.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lewiston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children181 (4.7%)128 (13.5%)
1 or 2 Children56 (3.1%)400 (31.4%)
3 or 4 Children61 (62.9%)161 (57.1%)
5 or more Children11 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (5.3%)689 (27.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Lewiston

Employment by Class of Employer in Lewiston

Among the 17,541 employed individuals in Lewiston, private company employees (11,467 | 65.4%), not-for-profit organizations (3,116 | 17.8%), and local government employees (942 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lewiston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11,46765.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3862.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7134.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,11617.8%
Local Government Employees9425.4%
State Government Employees6683.8%
Federal Government Employees1991.1%
Unpaid Family Workers500.3%
Total17,541100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lewiston

According to the labor force statistics for Lewiston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (30,939), 61.4% or 18,997 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 1,064 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.9% or 2,163 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.4% or 178 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lewiston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years970 (51.8%)178 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,377 (67.1%)126 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,123 (78.9%)98 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years2,163 (86.9%)17 (0.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,305 (85.7%)258 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,551 (80.5%)192 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years2,070 (67.9%)118 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years1,294 (62.9%)23 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years951 (26.1%)66 (6.9%)
75 Years and over206 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,997 (61.4%)1,064 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lewiston

According to labor force statistics for Lewiston, 78.2% of individuals (14,508) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (18,553) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 711 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.4% or 3,897 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 69 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lewiston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School981 (59.0%)116 (7.0%)
High School Diploma5,162 (73.9%)440 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree4,465 (80.5%)311 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,897 (89.4%)65 (1.5%)
Total14,508 (78.2%)909 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lewiston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lewiston are Community & Social Service (2,014 | 11.2%), Management (1,622 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (1,027 | 5.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,003 | 5.6%), and Business & Financial (831 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lewiston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lewiston, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.0%), Business & Financial (66.1%), and Legal Services & Support (63.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (94.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lewiston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management831 (51.2%)791 (48.8%)
Business & Financial549 (66.1%)282 (33.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science337 (50.0%)337 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics190 (48.5%)202 (51.5%)
Architecture & Engineering97 (89.0%)12 (11.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science50 (28.9%)123 (71.1%)
Community & Social Service 768 (38.1%)1,246 (61.9%)
Education, Arts & Media175 (34.4%)333 (65.5%)
Legal Services & Support98 (63.2%)57 (36.8%)
Education Instruction & Library295 (28.7%)732 (71.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment200 (61.7%)124 (38.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating125 (12.5%)878 (87.5%)
Health Technologists38 (5.4%)660 (94.6%)
Total (Category)2,610 (42.5%)3,534 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)9,031 (50.3%)8,905 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lewiston are Healthcare Support (1,387 | 7.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,020 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (720 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (447 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (229 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Lewiston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lewiston, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (89.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (82.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.9%), Personal Care & Service (65.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lewiston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support251 (18.1%)1,136 (81.9%)
Security & Protection205 (89.5%)24 (10.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention114 (82.6%)24 (17.4%)
Law Enforcement91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving516 (50.6%)504 (49.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance434 (60.3%)286 (39.7%)
Personal Care & Service156 (34.9%)291 (65.1%)
Total (Category)1,562 (41.1%)2,241 (58.9%)
Total (Overall)9,031 (50.3%)8,905 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lewiston are Office & Administration (2,681 | 14.9%), and Sales & Related (1,337 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lewiston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lewiston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related736 (55.0%)601 (45.0%)
Office & Administration633 (23.6%)2,048 (76.4%)
Total (Category)1,369 (34.1%)2,649 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)9,031 (50.3%)8,905 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lewiston are Construction & Extraction (814 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (225 | 1.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (56 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lewiston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lewiston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction787 (96.7%)27 (3.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair184 (81.8%)41 (18.2%)
Total (Category)1,027 (93.8%)68 (6.2%)
Total (Overall)9,031 (50.3%)8,905 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lewiston are Production (1,409 | 7.9%), Material Moving (798 | 4.4%), and Transportation (669 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lewiston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lewiston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,198 (85.0%)211 (15.0%)
Transportation626 (93.6%)43 (6.4%)
Material Moving639 (80.1%)159 (19.9%)
Total (Category)2,463 (85.6%)413 (14.4%)
Total (Overall)9,031 (50.3%)8,905 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lewiston

Employment Industries in Lewiston

The major employment industries in Lewiston include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,804 | 21.2%), Retail Trade (2,079 | 11.6%), Educational Services (2,026 | 11.3%), Manufacturing (1,750 | 9.8%), and Finance & Insurance (1,205 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Lewiston

Employment Industries by Sex in Lewiston

The Lewiston industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (95.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (87.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.6%), and Finance & Insurance (63.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lewiston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting48 (81.4%)11 (18.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction983 (95.1%)51 (4.9%)
Manufacturing1,398 (79.9%)352 (20.1%)
Wholesale Trade221 (82.5%)47 (17.5%)
Retail Trade1,035 (49.8%)1,044 (50.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing510 (79.7%)130 (20.3%)
Utilities8 (12.3%)57 (87.7%)
Information159 (37.5%)265 (62.5%)
Finance & Insurance445 (36.9%)760 (63.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing135 (73.0%)50 (27.0%)
Professional & Scientific530 (60.9%)340 (39.1%)
Enterprise Management20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support573 (81.4%)131 (18.6%)
Educational Services813 (40.1%)1,213 (59.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance702 (18.4%)3,102 (81.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation273 (83.0%)56 (17.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services539 (48.3%)576 (51.7%)
Public Administration284 (44.8%)350 (55.2%)
Total9,031 (50.3%)8,905 (49.6%)

Education in Lewiston

School Enrollment in Lewiston

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,643 students in Lewiston are college / undergraduate (3,033 | 35.1%), elementary school (1,676 | 19.4%), and high school (1,627 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Lewiston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3804.4%
Kindergarten3574.1%
Elementary School1,67619.4%
Middle School1,22014.1%
High School1,62718.8%
College / Undergraduate3,03335.1%
Graduate / Professional3504.1%
Total8,643100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lewiston

Out of a total of 8,643 students who are enrolled in schools in Lewiston, 2,290 (26.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,353 (73.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,108 (63.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,213 (94.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lewiston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds165 (74.7%)56 (25.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,882 (89.9%)211 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,292 (90.2%)141 (9.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,213 (94.4%)72 (5.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds427 (47.8%)466 (52.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds644 (36.8%)1,108 (63.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds432 (71.9%)169 (28.1%)
35 Years and over297 (81.4%)68 (18.6%)
Total6,353 (73.5%)2,290 (26.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lewiston

Education (946 | 15.0%), business (870 | 13.8%), social sciences (648 | 10.3%), science & technology (642 | 10.2%), and liberal arts & history (469 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 6,298 individuals in Lewiston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lewiston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2423.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2774.4%
Physical & Health Sciences2093.3%
Psychology3135.0%
Social Sciences64810.3%
Engineering1272.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies3084.9%
Science & Technology64210.2%
Business87013.8%
Education94615.0%
Literature & Languages4316.8%
Liberal Arts & History4697.4%
Visual & Performing Arts3285.2%
Communications2453.9%
Arts & Humanities2433.9%
Total6,298100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lewiston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lewiston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lewiston are males with 2 vehicles (3,761, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,632, making up 45.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lewiston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle301 (3.5%)396 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle2,226 (26.0%)2,552 (30.7%)
2 Vehicles3,761 (44.0%)3,632 (43.7%)
3 Vehicles1,375 (16.1%)1,055 (12.7%)
4 Vehicles631 (7.4%)455 (5.5%)
5 or more Vehicles255 (3.0%)214 (2.6%)
Total8,549 (100.0%)8,304 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lewiston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lewiston are 5 to 9 minutes (3,708 commuters, 23.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (3,429 commuters, 21.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,945 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Lewiston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6404.0%
5 to 9 Minutes3,70823.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3,42921.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,94512.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1,1227.1%
25 to 29 Minutes4733.0%
30 to 34 Minutes8975.7%
35 to 39 Minutes7324.6%
40 to 44 Minutes7514.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,63610.3%
60 to 89 Minutes4592.9%
90 or more Minutes820.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Lewiston

The most common commute times in Lewiston are 5 to 9 minutes (1,529 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (2,179 commuters, 28.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lewiston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes323 (3.9%)317 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,529 (18.5%)2,179 (28.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,364 (16.5%)2,065 (27.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,157 (14.0%)788 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes699 (8.5%)423 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes356 (4.3%)117 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes457 (5.5%)440 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes469 (5.7%)263 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes557 (6.7%)194 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes946 (11.5%)690 (9.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes341 (4.1%)118 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes65 (0.8%)17 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lewiston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lewiston are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (955, 11.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,314, 17.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lewiston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM868 (10.5%)239 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM369 (4.5%)130 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM538 (6.5%)335 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM705 (8.5%)512 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM632 (7.6%)651 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM923 (11.2%)820 (10.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM664 (8.0%)1,314 (17.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM718 (8.7%)865 (11.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM361 (4.4%)450 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM384 (4.6%)569 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM187 (2.3%)94 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM245 (3.0%)104 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM955 (11.6%)795 (10.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM714 (8.6%)733 (9.6%)
Total8,263 (100.0%)7,611 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lewiston

Occupancy by Ownership in Lewiston

Of the total 15,611 dwellings in Lewiston, owner-occupied units account for 7,725 (49.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,886 (50.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lewiston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,72549.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,88650.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units15,611100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lewiston

Occupancy by Household Size in Lewiston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,88437.7%
2-Person Household5,20633.4%
3-Person Household2,09413.4%
4+ Person Household2,42715.5%
Total Housing Units15,611100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lewiston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lewiston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,981 (33.7%)3,903 (66.3%)
2-Person Household3,163 (60.8%)2,043 (39.2%)
3-Person Household1,284 (61.3%)810 (38.7%)
4+ Person Household1,297 (53.4%)1,130 (46.6%)
Total Housing Units7,725 (49.5%)7,886 (50.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lewiston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lewiston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School323 (21.1%)1,205 (78.9%)
High School Diploma2,663 (45.9%)3,136 (54.1%)
College/Associate Degree2,211 (49.7%)2,234 (50.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,528 (65.8%)1,311 (34.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lewiston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lewiston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,19020.4%
35 to 44 Years2,13013.6%
45 to 54 Years2,67417.1%
55 to 64 Years3,24420.8%
65 to 74 Years2,35415.1%
75 to 84 Years1,5369.8%
85 Years and Over4833.1%
Total15,611100.0%

Housing Finances in Lewiston

Median Income by Occupancy in Lewiston

Median Income by Occupancy in Lewiston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,725 (49.5%)$82,985
Renter-Occupied7,886 (50.5%)$33,284
Average15,611 (100.0%)$54,317

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lewiston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lewiston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000166 (2.1%)334 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99930 (0.4%)417 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999104 (1.3%)1,074 (13.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999191 (2.5%)588 (7.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999209 (2.7%)380 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999506 (6.6%)1,290 (16.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999805 (10.4%)1,163 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,354 (17.5%)1,297 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,393 (18.0%)702 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,828 (23.7%)548 (7.0%)
$150,000 or more1,139 (14.7%)93 (1.2%)
Total7,725 (100.0%)7,886 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lewiston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lewiston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300123 (1.6%)453 (5.7%)
$300 to $499772 (10.0%)691 (8.8%)
$500 to $7991,329 (17.2%)1,796 (22.8%)
$800 to $999934 (12.1%)2,046 (25.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,407 (31.2%)2,124 (26.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,440 (18.6%)293 (3.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499479 (6.2%)30 (0.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999155 (2.0%)69 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more86 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,725 (100.0%)7,886 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lewiston

Housing Structures in Lewiston

Housing Structures in Lewiston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,94344.5%
Single Unit, Attached2091.3%
2 Unit Apartments2,13213.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,3648.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,52016.1%
10 or more Apartments1,98012.7%
Mobile Home / Other4633.0%
Total15,611100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lewiston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lewiston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,322 (91.1%)621 (8.9%)
Single Unit, Attached36 (17.2%)173 (82.8%)
2 Unit Apartments701 (32.9%)1,431 (67.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments161 (11.8%)1,203 (88.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments116 (4.6%)2,404 (95.4%)
10 or more Apartments24 (1.2%)1,956 (98.8%)
Mobile Home / Other365 (78.8%)98 (21.2%)
Total7,725 (49.5%)7,886 (50.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lewiston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lewiston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)505 (6.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms174 (2.2%)1,852 (23.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,721 (35.2%)4,047 (51.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,222 (41.7%)1,204 (15.3%)
8 or more Rooms1,608 (20.8%)278 (3.5%)
Total7,725 (100.0%)7,886 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lewiston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lewiston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,260 (16.3%)2,840 (36.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas412 (5.3%)213 (2.7%)
Electricity225 (2.9%)896 (11.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5,447 (70.5%)3,582 (45.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)17 (0.2%)
All other Fuels371 (4.8%)143 (1.8%)
No Fuel Used10 (0.1%)195 (2.5%)
Total7,725 (100.0%)7,886 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lewiston

Household Vehicle Usage in Lewiston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle159 (2.1%)2,230 (28.3%)
1 Vehicle2,464 (31.9%)3,865 (49.0%)
2 Vehicles3,433 (44.4%)1,554 (19.7%)
3 or more Vehicles1,669 (21.6%)237 (3.0%)
Total7,725 (100.0%)7,886 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lewiston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lewiston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,6485,077
Median Property Value$189,600$189,500
Median Household Income$65,714$738
Monthly Housing Costs$591$75
Real Estate Taxes$2,661$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lewiston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lewiston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000226 (8.5%)163 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999204 (7.7%)426 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,791 (67.6%)3,942 (77.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999356 (13.4%)440 (8.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99947 (1.8%)47 (0.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99913 (0.5%)18 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (0.4%)41 (0.8%)
Total2,648 (100.0%)5,077 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lewiston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lewiston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000124 (4.7%)110 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999275 (10.4%)72 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999249 (9.4%)229 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999370 (14.0%)257 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999463 (17.5%)435 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999405 (15.3%)891 (17.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999361 (13.6%)988 (19.5%)
$150,000 or more401 (15.1%)1,467 (28.9%)
Total2,648 (100.0%)5,077 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lewiston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lewiston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,004 (37.9%)91,063 (1,793.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x353 (13.3%)2,236 (44.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x400 (15.1%)1,497 (29.5%)
4.0x or more802 (30.3%)481 (9.5%)
Total2,648 (100.0%)5,077 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lewiston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lewiston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800188 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499112 (4.2%)167 (3.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,236 (84.4%)241 (4.8%)
Total2,648 (100.0%)5,077 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lewiston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewiston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewiston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,779 (98.8%)33 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years5,012 (97.9%)108 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,063 (86.2%)650 (13.8%)
26 to 34 Years3,917 (85.6%)657 (14.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,518 (91.2%)338 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,037 (91.5%)374 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,624 (91.6%)426 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,563 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,743 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34,256 (93.0%)2,586 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lewiston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lewiston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,779 (98.8%)33 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,012 (97.9%)108 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,063 (86.2%)650 (13.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lewiston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lewiston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,664 (91.5%)435 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,237 (90.2%)783 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,700 (94.3%)346 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,555 (92.2%)469 (7.8%)
$100,000 and over9,517 (95.4%)455 (4.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewiston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewiston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,586 (56.4%)1,322 (47.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,885 (56.4%)2,513 (49.1%)
19 to 25 Years951 (20.2%)3,192 (67.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,085 (23.7%)3,005 (65.7%)
35 to 44 Years957 (24.8%)2,721 (70.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,346 (30.5%)2,885 (65.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,318 (26.1%)3,567 (70.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,529 (99.1%)2,047 (57.5%)
75 Years and over2,743 (100.0%)1,738 (63.4%)
Total16,400 (44.5%)22,990 (62.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lewiston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lewiston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years516 (19.3%)255 (10.6%)
18 to 34 Years531 (11.0%)702 (14.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,260 (19.2%)1,876 (27.7%)
65 to 74 Years571 (32.4%)355 (19.7%)
75 Years and over711 (60.6%)861 (54.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lewiston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lewiston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (1.8%)36 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.5%)55 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years228 (3.5%)347 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years319 (18.1%)133 (7.4%)
75 Years and over193 (16.4%)281 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lewiston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years87 (3.3%)22 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years70 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years172 (2.6%)239 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years110 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over66 (5.6%)163 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lewiston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years410 (15.3%)197 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years369 (7.6%)517 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years691 (10.5%)966 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years89 (5.1%)114 (6.3%)
75 Years and over157 (13.4%)130 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lewiston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (1.6%)100 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years20 (0.4%)114 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years786 (12.0%)908 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years244 (13.9%)168 (9.3%)
75 Years and over413 (35.2%)635 (40.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lewiston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years155 (5.8%)79 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years31 (0.6%)26 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years233 (3.6%)394 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years133 (7.5%)51 (2.8%)
75 Years and over58 (4.9%)131 (8.4%)

Technology Access in Lewiston

Computing Device Access in Lewiston

Computing Device Access in Lewiston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,15871.5%
Smartphone12,74181.6%
Tablet8,96257.4%
No Computing Device1,4889.5%
Total15,611100.0%

Internet Access in Lewiston

Internet Access in Lewiston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet170.1%
Broadband Home11,21971.9%
Cellular Data Only1,2968.3%
Satellite Internet6754.3%
No Internet2,56916.5%
Total15,611100.0%

Lewiston Summary

Lewiston, Maine is a city located in Androscoggin County in the state of Maine. It is the second largest city in the state, with a population of 36,592 as of the 2010 census. The city is situated on the banks of the Androscoggin River, and is part of the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area, which has a population of 107,702.

History

The area that is now Lewiston was originally inhabited by the Abenaki people, who called it Androscoggin, meaning “river of many falls.” The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century, and the town was officially incorporated in 1795. The city was named after Lewiston, New York, which was named after the explorer Meriwether Lewis.
In the 19th century, Lewiston became an important industrial center, with several textile mills and paper mills being established in the area. The city was also home to a large immigrant population, with many French-Canadians and Irish immigrants settling in the area.

Geography

Lewiston is located in the western part of Androscoggin County, at the confluence of the Androscoggin River and the Little Androscoggin River. The city is situated on a hill overlooking the rivers, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.

Climate

Lewiston has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The average annual temperature is 41.3°F, and the average annual precipitation is 39.3 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 36,592 people, 14,845 households, and 8,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,294.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

Economy

Lewiston’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and services. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including St. Mary’s Health System, Central Maine Medical Center, and the Androscoggin Mill. The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Home Depot. The city’s largest employer is Central Maine Medical Center, which employs over 3,000 people.
Lewiston is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of Southern Maine, Bates College, and the Lewiston-Auburn College. The city is also home to several cultural attractions, including the Lewiston Public Library, the Lewiston-Auburn Art Walk, and the Lewiston-Auburn Film Festival.

Conclusion

Lewiston, Maine is a city located in Androscoggin County in the state of Maine. It is the second largest city in the state, with a population of 36,592 as of the 2010 census. The city is situated on the banks of the Androscoggin River, and is part of the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area, which has a population of 107,702. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The city’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and services, and its largest employer is Central Maine Medical Center. Lewiston is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of Southern Maine, Bates College, and the Lewiston-Auburn College. The city is also home to several cultural attractions, including the Lewiston Public Library, the Lewiston-Auburn Art Walk, and the Lewiston-Auburn Film Festival.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lewiston?
Total Population of Lewiston is 37,577.
What is the Total Male Population of Lewiston?
Total Male Population of Lewiston is 18,508.
What is the Total Female Population of Lewiston?
Total Female Population of Lewiston is 19,069.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lewiston?
There are 97.06 Males per 100 Females in Lewiston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lewiston?
There are 103.03 Females per 100 Males in Lewiston.
What is the Median Population Age in Lewiston?
Median Population Age in Lewiston is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lewiston
Average Family Size in Lewiston is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lewiston
Average Household Size in Lewiston is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lewiston?
Per Capita income in Lewiston is $29,223.
What is the Median Family Income in Lewiston?
Median Family Income in Lewiston is $72,649.
What is the Median Household income in Lewiston?
Median Household Income in Lewiston is $54,317.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lewiston?
Income or Wage Gap in Lewiston is 14.9%.
Women in Lewiston earn 85.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lewiston?
Family Income Deficit in Lewiston is $10,773.
Families that are below poverty line in Lewiston earn $10,773 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lewiston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lewiston is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lewiston?
There are 18,997 People in the Labor Forcein in Lewiston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lewiston?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Lewiston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lewiston?
Unemployment Rate in Lewiston is 5.6%.