Lewiston, Maine Income Statistics
Lewiston Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Lewiston Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lewiston | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,349 | $74,723 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $49,751 | $58,018 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.1% | 11.2% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 3.6% | 9.4% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lewiston is about 25% lower than in Maine. Income has been growing faster in Lewiston (5.0%/yr) than in Maine (4.9%/yr).
About 5% of adults in Lewiston earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Maine average of 11%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Lewiston, Maine grew by 59.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $56,349 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.0% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Lewiston
| Metric | Lewiston | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.514 | 0.510 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $56,163 | $66,614 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $50,253 | $55,906 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 10.5% | 16.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Lewiston, it is 0.514, about the same as Maine's 0.510, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 12% more than women's income in Lewiston, Maine. Over a 35-year career, a 12% wage gap accumulates to roughly $206,850 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lewiston, Maine has narrowed from about 22% to 11% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2015, and was narrowest at 8% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,615 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lewiston | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 12.3% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 13 | 20 | 22 |
Approximately 912 people are unemployed in Lewiston, Maine.
The average commute time in Lewiston is 13 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes in Maine.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lewiston, Maine has fallen from 10.1% to 4.8% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.2% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.6% in 2019.
Lewiston, ME Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lewiston, ME compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | 38,324 | $56,349 #2/2 | 5.0%/yr #1/2 | 4.8% #1/2 | 0.514 #2/2 |
| Auburn, ME | 24,602 | $65,759 | 4.4%/yr | 6.9% | 0.501 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lewiston, Maine has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Maine, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Lewiston, Maine.
How Rich Is Lewiston, Maine?
Lewiston has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $56,349, about 25% lower than the Maine average of $74,723.
How fast is household income rising in Lewiston, Maine?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lewiston, Maine rose 59%, from $35,403 to $56,349. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Maine as a whole: +59% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Lewiston in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lewiston, Maine was $56,300, up 3% from $54,563 in 2022. The Maine median that year was $72,024.
What was the median household income in Lewiston in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lewiston, Maine was $43,009. By 2024 it had risen 31% to $56,349.
How strong is the job market in Lewiston, Maine?
Unemployment in Lewiston, Maine is 4.8%, well above the Maine rate of 3.8%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lewiston, Maine?
The Gini coefficient in Lewiston is 0.514. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Lewiston, Maine?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lewiston, Maine has narrowed from about 22% to 11% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2015, and was narrowest at 8% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,615 since 2009.
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