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Lewiston, MI
Census-designated place in Montmorency County, Michigan.
Population
1,201
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
424
ZIP codes
0
Lewiston and its ZIP codes
Lewiston at a glance
- Lewiston is about 2.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,231 a year, 26% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,800 (27% below Michigan) and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Lewiston, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lewiston, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,231
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$169,800
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
52.0
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (450), Irish Americans (117), Polish Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montmorency County. PPP loans are for Lewiston.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,724
2,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,102
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $12,145 per person
How people get to work
Lewiston, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lewiston, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
176
Countywide, mostly winter storm
July high / Jan low
79° / 12°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewiston, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Lewiston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtlantaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MioCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.4 |
| GaylordCity | 20 mi | 5.2 |
| Canada Creek RanchCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| HillmanVillage | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| GraylingCity | 25 mi | 2 |
| VanderbiltVillage | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| Lakes of the NorthCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 16.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewiston, MI in?
- Lewiston is in Montmorency County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Lewiston, MI?
- About 1,201 people live in Lewiston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewiston?
- Nearby places include Atlanta (11 mi), Mio (17 mi), Gaylord (20 mi), Canada Creek Ranch (21 mi), Hillman (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023