Lewiston, ID Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lewiston | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,114 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1205.0 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.52% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,138 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lewiston grew by 13.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,336 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lewiston has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lewiston | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,323 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.21% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lewiston is about 6% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Lewiston | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $247,471 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $976 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.3% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lewiston is about 21.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $976 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lewiston spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 104 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lewiston | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.5 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.9 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 104 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,217 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,617 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,663 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lewiston is 12 minutes, shorter than the 18 minutes in Idaho.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lewiston has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lewiston | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Lewiston has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lewiston | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lewiston, Idaho.
What is the population of Lewiston, Idaho?
The population of Lewiston, Idaho is 22,114, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lewiston, Idaho?
The population density of Lewiston, Idaho is 1205.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lewiston, Idaho?
The median household income in Lewiston, Idaho is $70,323, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lewiston, Idaho?
The median home price in Lewiston, Idaho is $247,471, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewiston, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Lewiston, Idaho is 2.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.