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Lewiston, ID
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
Population
34,651
Land area
17.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,975
ZIP codes
0
Lewiston and its ZIP codes
Lewiston at a glance
- Lewiston is about 84 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $72,197, 7% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,700 (20% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,027 a month.
Local data for Lewiston, ID
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools20
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices2
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants95
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places20
Housing and community stats
Lewiston, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,197
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$333,700
Median rent
$1,027/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,046), Irish Americans (4,015), Norwegian Americans (1,801).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nez Perce County. PPP loans are for Lewiston.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,372
21,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,776
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$385M
FY 2026, $9,136 per person
How people get to work
Lewiston, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lewiston, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
27
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewiston, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Lewiston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkston, WACity | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WACensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WACensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 11.6 |
| Asotin, WACity | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| LapwaiCity | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Uniontown, WATown | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SweetwaterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| GeneseeCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Colton, WATown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CuldesacCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| JuliaettaCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Anatone, WACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| WinchesterCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| KendrickCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| ReubensCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| MoscowCity | 23 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewiston, ID in?
- Lewiston is in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Lewiston, ID?
- About 34,651 people live in Lewiston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewiston?
- Nearby places include Clarkston, WA (1.9 mi), West Clarkston-Highland, WA (2.2 mi), Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA (4.3 mi), Asotin, WA (4.7 mi), Lapwai (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023