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Crime in Lewiston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lewiston. Key points include:
There were 689 total crimes in Lewiston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lewiston is 1,773.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lewiston is 244.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lewiston is 1,529.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lewiston is -16.31% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lewiston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lewiston / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 689 | 1,773.5 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 95 | 244.5 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 23 | 59.2 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 115.8 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 594 | 1,529.0 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 64 | 164.7 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 484 | 1,245.8 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 46 | 118.4 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lewiston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lewiston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lewiston is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lewiston is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lewiston is $296,287.
The median income in Lewiston is $55,393.
Lewiston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lewiston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lewiston | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lewiston, ME Weather
The average high in Lewiston is 55.3° and the average low is 35.3°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.0 inches of precipitation each year with 68.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lewiston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 68.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lewiston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lewiston
The current population in Lewiston is 38,324. The population has increased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38,324 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 37,886 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 37,577 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 36,615 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 36,158 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 36,095 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 36,097 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 36,211 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 36,277 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 36,356 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 36,410 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 36,536 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 36,588 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 36,629 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 36,684 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lewiston
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Lewiston is:
77.3% White with 29,607 White residents.
13.8% African American with 5,280 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 637 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 152 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 1,457 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 1,171 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lewiston | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.3% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.8% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lewiston
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Lewiston is 51.4% female with 19,681 female residents.
Lewiston is 48.6% male with 18,643 male residents.
| Gender | Lewiston | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lewiston for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Lewiston completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Lewiston completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Lewiston completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lewiston completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Lewiston completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Lewiston completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Lewiston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lewiston completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lewiston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lewiston | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lewiston, Maine
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5.5% of households in Lewiston earn Less than $10,000.
7.6% of households in Lewiston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in Lewiston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Lewiston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Lewiston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.8% of households in Lewiston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Lewiston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.7% of households in Lewiston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.0% of households in Lewiston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Lewiston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lewiston | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
