Lewiston, ME

Census Place

2024 Population

38,324

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2024 Median Age

37.3

1.32% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

20%

13.3% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$55,393

2.06% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Lewiston, ME is home to a population of 38.3k people, from which 92.7% are citizens.

As of 2024, 11.1% of Lewiston, ME residents were born outside of the country (4.24k people).

In 2024, there were 5.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.6k people) in Lewiston, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.31k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.7%

2024 Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.7% of Lewiston, ME residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lewiston, ME was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lewiston, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lewiston, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
29.6k ± 552
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.28k ± 399
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.31k ± 307

3.06%

Hispanic Population

1.17k people

3.06% of the people in Lewiston, ME are hispanic (1.17k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lewiston, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
10,285 ± 2,481 people
China
2,950 ± 1,332 people
Other Africa, not specified
2,714 ± 1,278 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 10,285 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,950 and Other Africa, not specified with 2,714.

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.24k people

9.61%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.64k people

As of 2024, 11.1% of Lewiston, ME residents (4.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lewiston, ME was 9.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lewiston, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
746 ± 167
Gulf War (2001-)
634 ± 178
Gulf War (1990s)
238 ± 96

Lewiston, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lewiston, ME.

Economy

The economy of Lewiston, ME employs 18.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lewiston, ME were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,333 people), Retail Trade (2,254 people), and Educational Services (2,254 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($67,500), Utilities ($66,168), and Finance & Insurance ($57,596).

Employment

Occupations

18.2k

2024 Value

± 1,087

4.09%

1 Year growth

± 8.08%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lewiston, ME grew at a rate of 4.09%, from 17.5k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lewiston, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,391 people), Management Occupations (1,663 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,534 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lewiston, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

18.2k

2024 Value

± 1,087

4.09%

1 Year growth

± 8.08%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lewiston, ME grew at a rate of 4.09%, from 17.5k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lewiston, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,333 people), Retail Trade (2,254 people), and Educational Services (2,254 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lewiston, ME, though some of these residents may live in Lewiston, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,358

Median earning men ± $2,767

$37,735

Median earning women ± $2,663

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($74,583), Manufacturing ($53,785), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($50,641).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,864), Public Administration ($54,038), and Information ($52,969).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lewiston, ME. Showing the available data for Maine.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.08%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

The student population of Lewiston, ME in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 868 male students and 1,131 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lewiston, ME are White (424 and 73.6%), Hispanic or Latino (46 and 7.99%), Two or More Races (41 and 7.12%), and Black or African American (29 and 5.03%).

The largest universities in Lewiston, ME by number of degrees awarded are Bates College (516 and 83.9%) and Maine College of Health Professions (99 and 16.1%).

The most popular majors in Lewiston, ME are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (71 and 11.5%), General Political Science & Government (54 and 8.78%), and Registered Nursing (54 and 8.78%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $42,876.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Lewiston, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 13.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,999 (43.4% men and 56.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 1,999 students enrolled in Lewiston, ME, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,253 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
71 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
54 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
50 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lewiston, ME was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lewiston, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bates College
516 degrees awarded
Maine College of Health Professions
99 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bates College with 516 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 260 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lewiston, ME, which is 0.732 times less than the 355 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 424 degrees mean that there were 9.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 46 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,876) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lewiston, ME was $235,100 in 2024, which is 0.707 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $214,200 to $235,100, a 9.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Lewiston, ME is 51.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lewiston, ME have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lewiston, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$235,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,810

$8,236

Median Property Taxes

±$648

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lewiston, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lewiston, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.2%

Homeownership

2024

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 51.2% of the housing units in Lewiston, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lewiston, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,393

Median Household Income

± $4,316

16.1k

Number of Households

± 985

In 2024, the median household income of the 16.1k households in Lewiston, ME declined from $55,393 from the previous year's value of $56,558.

The following chart displays the households in Lewiston, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lewiston, ME is from Maine.

0.439

2024 Wage GINI in Maine

0.439

2023 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2024, the income inequality in Maine was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.15% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.5%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (11.8%)

In 2024, 66.5% of workers in Lewiston, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (11.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lewiston, ME have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Lewiston, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lewiston, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lewiston, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lewiston, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lewiston, ME (7.13k out of 35.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lewiston, ME is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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