City safety & data profile

LewistonME

Lewiston, ME is a 36K-resident city in Androscoggin County with a median household income of $55,393.

Androscoggin County, Maine. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lewiston, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lewiston has a population larger than 70% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $235,100, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

36K
Population
Top 30%
By size
$55,393
Median income
$235,100
Median home
20%
Poverty rate

The read on Lewiston

Lewiston posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Lewiston area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Lewiston

Where Lewiston income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,393 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. ME $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lewiston, ME beyond the headline numbers

Lewiston sits inside Androscoggin County, Maine, at roughly 44.10°N, -70.21°W. Population 36,202, $55,393 median household income. Median home value $235,100, median rent $986. Poverty rate 20%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lewiston's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.5%, then obesity at 37.8%. 2 hospitals in/around Lewiston, 4/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lewiston from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
36,202
Lewiston
Median Income
$55,393
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$235,100
+3% vs avg
Median Age
37.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Androscoggin County) - Lewiston's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
113K+5%
Median Income
$67,873+51%
Median Home Value
$252,800+63%
Poverty Rate
14.4%-8%
Unemployment
4.3%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lewiston, ME
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$986/mo
Poverty Rate
20% +41% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.6%
Work From Home 12.3%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 77.9%
African American 13.9%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.5%
Obesity
37.8%
High Blood Pressure
34.3%
Physical Inactivity
30.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.5%
Current Smoking
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.5%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Current Asthma
13.9%
Diabetes
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.1%
Annual Checkup 79.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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2
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
LEWISTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LEWISTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lewiston, ME? ▼
Lewiston, ME has a population of 36,202 people, located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
What is the median household income in Lewiston? ▼
The median household income in Lewiston, ME is $55,393 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20%.
What is the median home value in Lewiston? ▼
The median home value in Lewiston, ME is $235,100. Median rent is $986/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lewiston? ▼
The top health indicators in Lewiston include Short Sleep Duration (38.5%), Obesity (37.8%), High Blood Pressure (34.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lewiston? ▼
Lewiston has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lewiston? ▼
The median age in Lewiston, ME is 37.3 years. 22.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lewiston, ME is located in Androscoggin County, Maine. With a population of 36K and a $55,393 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lewiston area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lewiston's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lewiston area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Lewiston against Maine peers on any ranking lens. Explore Maine

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Androscoggin County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.