Lewiston, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
36,158
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
16.6%
Median Home
$150,100
Median Income
$42,969
Median Rent
$748
Lewiston SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Lewiston, ME Crime Report
736
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,033.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-13.30%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lewiston / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 736 | 2,033.9 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 97 | 268.1 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 16 | 44.2 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 146.5 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 639 | 1,765.9 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 81 | 223.8 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 519 | 1,434.3 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 107.8 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
Lewiston, ME Cost Of Living
97
Lewiston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lewiston's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lewiston | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
Lewiston, ME Photos
Source: Public Domain
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Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia
Rankings for Lewiston in Maine
Map Of Lewiston, ME
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Lewiston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36,158 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 36,097 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 36,211 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 36,277 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 36,356 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 36,410 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 36,536 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 36,588 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 36,629 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 36,684 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lewiston
| Race | Lewiston | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.5% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lewiston
| Gender | Lewiston | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lewiston for adults over 25
| Education | Lewiston | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lewiston, Maine
| Income | Lewiston | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.6% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.9% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
