Lewiston, ID-WA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

64,901

0.513% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

42.3

0.475% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.7%

7.27% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$70,694

9.62% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$289,400

10.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

29,721

0.999% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lewiston, ID-WA had a population of 64.9k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $70,694. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lewiston, ID-WA grew from 64,570 to 64,901, a 0.513% increase and its median household income grew from $64,488 to $70,694, a 9.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lewiston, ID-WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%), White (Hispanic) (1.92%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.45%).

None of the households in Lewiston, ID-WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Lewiston, ID-WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lewiston, ID-WA are Lewis-Clark State College (848 degrees awarded in 2022) and Headmasters School of Hair Design (23 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lewiston, ID-WA was $289,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Lewiston, ID-WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Lewiston, ID-WA was 2 cars per household.

Lewiston, ID-WA borders Moscow, ID and Pullman, WA.

United States Idaho Washington

Population & Diversity

Lewiston, ID-WA is home to a population of 64.9k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.35% of Lewiston, ID-WA residents were born outside of the country (1.53k people).

In 2023, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.2k people) in Lewiston, ID-WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.03k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Lewiston, ID-WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lewiston, ID-WA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lewiston, ID-WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.2k ± 239
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.62k ± 318
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2.03k ± 218

4.33%

Hispanic Population

2.81k people

4.33% of the people in Lewiston, ID-WA are hispanic (2.81k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lewiston, ID-WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Idaho and Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
298,021 ± 17,546 people
India
103,647 ± 8,901 people
China
88,796 ± 8,385 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho and Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 298,021 Idaho and Washington residents, followed by India with 103,647 and China with 88,796.

Foreign-Born Population

2.35%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.53k people

2.61%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.69k people

As of 2023, 2.35% of Lewiston, ID-WA residents (1.53k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lewiston, ID-WA was 2.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,813 ± 251
Gulf War (2001-)
1,007 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
560 ± 162

Lewiston, ID-WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lewiston, ID-WA employs 29.7k people. The largest industries in Lewiston, ID-WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,608 people), Manufacturing (4,094 people), and Retail Trade (3,456 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($110,736), Utilities ($75,482), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,144).

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,089. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.7k

2023 Value

± 1,245

0.999%

1 Year growth

± 5.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lewiston, ID-WA grew at a rate of 0.999%, from 29.4k employees to 29.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lewiston, ID-WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,422 people), Management Occupations (3,262 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,082 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lewiston, ID-WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.7k

2023 Value

± 1,245

0.999%

1 Year growth

± 5.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lewiston, ID-WA grew at a rate of 0.999%, from 29.4k employees to 29.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lewiston, ID-WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,608 people), Manufacturing (4,094 people), and Retail Trade (3,456 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lewiston, ID-WA, though some of these residents may live in Lewiston, ID-WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,152

Median earning men ± $2,490

$37,188

Median earning women ± $2,139

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,038), and Public Administration ($67,140).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,148), and Construction ($53,553).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

136
Construction
102
Other Services (except Public Administration)
80
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$284k
Manufacturing
$239k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$131k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho and Washington went to Kamala Harris with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, Patty Murray, and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho and Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho and Washington is currently represented by 12 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, ID-WA. Showing the available data for Idaho and Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.2%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho and Washington went to Kamala Harris with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho and Washington

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Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, Patty Murray, and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Idaho and Washington.

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 Idaho and Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Idaho and Washington

Idaho and Washington is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho and Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lewiston, ID-WA awarded 871 degrees. The student population of Lewiston, ID-WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,381 male students and 2,409 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lewiston, ID-WA are White (689 and 80.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (85 and 9.91%), Two or More Races (29 and 3.38%), and Asian (18 and 2.1%).

The largest universities in Lewiston, ID-WA by number of degrees awarded are Lewis-Clark State College (848 and 97.4%) and Headmasters School of Hair Design (23 and 2.64%).

The most popular majors in Lewiston, ID-WA are Registered Nursing (202 and 23.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (77 and 8.84%), and General Business Administration & Management (56 and 6.43%).

The median tuition cost in Lewiston, ID-WA for a public four year colleges is $6,996 for in-state students and $20,252 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lewiston, ID-WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,790 (36.4% men and 63.6% 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 2022 there were 3,790 students enrolled in Lewiston, ID-WA, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,949 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Social Work
45 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
202 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lewiston, ID-WA was Social Work with 45 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lewis-Clark State College
848 degrees awarded
Headmasters School of Hair Design
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lewis-Clark State College with 848 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 269 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lewiston, ID-WA, which is 0.447 times less than the 602 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 689 degrees mean that there were 8.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 85 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,996) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.926% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.8M), Some college (1.77M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lewiston, ID-WA was $289,400 in 2023, which is 0.954 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $262,000 to $289,400, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lewiston, ID-WA is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lewiston, ID-WA have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lewiston, ID-WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lewiston, ID-WA is $70,694. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Lewiston, ID-WA was King County, WA with a value of $122,148, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Kitsap County, WA, with respective values of $107,982 and $98,546.

Housing

Property

$289,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,290

$19,397

Median Property Taxes

±$942

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, ID-WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2023

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.7% of the housing units in Lewiston, ID-WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lewiston, ID-WA was King County, WA with a value of $122,148, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Kitsap County, WA, with respective values of $107,982 and $98,546.

The following map shows all of the counties in Lewiston, ID-WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$70,694

Median Household Income

± $3,532

26.7k

Number of Households

± 1,192

In 2023, the median household income of the 26.7k households in Lewiston, ID-WA grew to $70,694 from the previous year's value of $64,488.

The following chart displays the households in Lewiston, ID-WA 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, ID-WA is from Idaho and Washington.

0.473

2022 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.111% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 and income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Worked At Home (8.54%)
Carpooled (7.59%)

In 2023, 80.5% of workers in Lewiston, ID-WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.54%) and those who carpooled to work (7.59%).

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

16.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lewiston, ID-WA have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Lewiston, ID-WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lewiston, ID-WA (8.7k out of 63.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lewiston, ID-WA is White, followed by Native American 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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

92.3% of the population of Lewiston, ID-WA has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Idaho see 1559 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.77% increase from the previous year (1517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1532 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1176 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1175 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho and Washington.

1,559 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,559 patients per year. This represents a 2.77% increase from the previous year (1,517 patients).

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,176 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Idaho and Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.74%

Uninsured

44.9%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lewiston, ID-WA declined by 13.6% from 8.96% to 7.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lewiston, ID-WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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