City · Maine
Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, city, in Androscoggin County, Maine. Lewiston had 38,866 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 37,121 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 38,324 (±26). GEOID 2338740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,866
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,121 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,324 ±26
Median household income
$55,393
±$4,316 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$235,100
±$7,810 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$986
±$44 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Lewiston and what county is it in?
Lewiston is a city in Androscoggin County, Maine. It covers 34.1 square miles of land, 1,087 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lewiston is in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metropolitan statistical area (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 38,866 people lived in Lewiston on July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 37,121 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 38,324 (±26).
| Measure | Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,324 ±26 | 113,423 | +2,229 |
| Households | 16,099 ±492 | 46,953 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.07 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,105 ±487 | 50,471 | no clear change |
Lewiston's population since 2000
From 35,690 in 2000 to 38,866 in 2025: up 8.9%. 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 37.3 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.8%. 11.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±1.2 | 40.5 | −2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±1.2 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±1.6 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±1.2 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.3% ±1.4 pts | 87.2% | −8.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.8% ±1.0 pts | 5.5% | +8.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.5% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | +4.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±1.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±1.9 pts | 17.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±1.0 pts | 5.9% | −6.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1% ±1.6 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±1.8 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±1.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6% ±1.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 16,099 households earn less than $55,393 a year (±$4,316), against $67,873 in Androscoggin County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $54,794 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,393 ±$4,316 | $67,873 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,349 ±$3,966 | $86,271 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,979 ±$1,549 | $36,085 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0% ±2.7 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.6% ±7.6 pts | 24.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.4% ±2.8 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±2.2 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3% ±2.3 pts | 89.8% | – |
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 51.2% of Lewiston's occupied homes and renters 48.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,100 by its owner (±$7,810). The median renter pays $986 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,100 ±$7,810 | $252,800 | +$62,064 |
| Median gross rent | $986 ±$44 | $1,010 | +$65 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9% ±5.1 pts | 41.4% | +9.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,546 ±$71 | $1,615 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.2% ±2.8 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.8% ±2.8 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 17,105 ±487 | 50,471 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.4% ±2.6 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% ±1.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.6% ±2.8 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.2% ±3.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
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 184 new housing units in Lewiston in 2025 (32 in single-family houses), 4.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
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?
66.5% of Lewiston's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±1.9 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.5% ±2.5 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8% ±2.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 6.9% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3% ±2.3 pts | 13.8% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±1.4 | 24.4 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?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Lewiston (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,919 (Tract 201) to $85,085 (Tract 208.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 207Androscoggin County | 5,320 | $82,500 |
| Tract 209Androscoggin County | 5,223 | $54,519 |
| Tract 208.02Androscoggin County | 4,618 | $71,944 |
| Tract 205Androscoggin County | 3,457 | $74,815 |
| Tract 208.01Androscoggin County | 2,966 | $85,085 |
| Tract 203.02Androscoggin County | 2,567 | $45,457 |
| Tract 203.01Androscoggin County | 2,562 | $66,890 |
| Tract 204.01Androscoggin County | 2,556 | $40,810 |
| Tract 206Androscoggin County | 2,359 | $63,724 |
| Tract 201Androscoggin County | 2,133 | $28,919 |
| Tract 203.03Androscoggin County | 1,622 | $29,521 |
| Tract 202Androscoggin County | 1,577 | $45,750 |
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 Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lewiston is the 1,071st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 23 in Maine.
Lewiston ranks 298th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 93rd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th | 353 |
| Median household income | 298th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 301st | 353 |
| Median home value | 213th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 173rd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 257th | 352 |
| Median age | 330th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 339th | 353 |
| Work from home | 176th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 264th | 352 |
Lewiston's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, 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?
6 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.