City · Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, city, in Nez Perce County, Idaho. Lewiston had 34,717 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 34,203 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 34,651 (±45). GEOID 1646540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,717
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,203 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,651 ±45
Median household income
$72,197
±$6,698 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$333,700
±$10,544 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$1,027
±$64 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Lewiston and what county is it in?
Lewiston is a city in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It covers 17.5 square miles of land, 1,949 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lewiston is in the Lewiston, ID-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lewiston, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 34,717 people lived in Lewiston on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020 Census counted 34,203 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 34,651 (±45).
| Measure | Lewiston | Nez Perce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,651 ±45 | 42,697 | +1,987 |
| Households | 14,235 ±269 | 17,270 | +733 |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.04 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,109 ±195 | 18,578 | +657 |
Lewiston's population since 2000
From 30,904 in 2000 to 34,717 in 2025: up 12.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lewiston as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lewiston?
The median resident of Lewiston is 39.8 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.2%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lewiston | Nez Perce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±0.7 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±0.6 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±0.7 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±0.6 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% ±0.6 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.5% ±1.0 pts | 85.5% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±1.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.5% ±2.0 pts | 18.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±1.8 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8% ±1.4 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.5% ±2.8 pts | 27.1% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±1.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8% ±2.3 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lewiston earn?
Half of Lewiston's 14,235 households earn less than $72,197 a year (±$6,698), against $72,599 in Nez Perce County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $69,508 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lewiston | Nez Perce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,197 ±$6,698 | $72,599 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,161 ±$6,067 | $91,379 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,764 ±$2,286 | $38,311 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±2.5 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.1% ±5.3 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±1.4 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±2.0 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lewiston?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Lewiston's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $333,700 by its owner (±$10,544). The median renter pays $1,027 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lewiston | Nez Perce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $333,700 ±$10,544 | $334,700 | +$100,607 |
| Median gross rent | $1,027 ±$64 | $1,015 | +$138 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9% ±6.6 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,664 ±$45 | $1,664 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5% ±2.6 pts | 70.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.5% ±2.6 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Housing units | 15,109 ±195 | 18,578 | +657 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8% ±2.7 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±2.0 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.5% ±2.7 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±1.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lewiston building?
Builders took permits for 239 new housing units in Lewiston in 2025 (89 in single-family houses), 6.9 per 1,000 residents against 8.8 across Idaho.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lewiston work and get to work?
80.3% of Lewiston's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Lewiston | Nez Perce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2% ±2.5 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3% ±2.7 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8% ±2.1 pts | 9.3% | +4.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.3 min ±1.3 | 16.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lewiston?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Lewiston, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,616 (Tract 9604) to $95,809 (Tract 9610).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9606Nez Perce County | 5,412 | $62,750 |
| Tract 9610Nez Perce County | 5,961 | $95,809 |
| Tract 9605Nez Perce County | 4,451 | $75,417 |
| Tract 9604Nez Perce County | 3,629 | $51,616 |
| Tract 9608Nez Perce County | 3,914 | $79,115 |
| Tract 9609Nez Perce County | 3,410 | $72,844 |
| Tract 9603Nez Perce County | 5,356 | $79,215 |
| Tract 9607Nez Perce County | 5,461 | $61,360 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lewiston) · Census block assignment files
How does Lewiston compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lewiston is the 1,196th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
Lewiston ranks 38th of 90 places in Idaho with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 11th | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 75th | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th | 91 |
| Median household income | 38th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 21st | 91 |
| Median home value | 45th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 44th | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 34th | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th | 90 |
| Median age | 31st | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53rd | 90 |
| Work from home | 38th | 59 |
| Travel time to work | 77th | 90 |
Lewiston's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Lewiston with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lewiston?
4 of the 57 figures for Lewiston on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lewiston are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lewiston.