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Lewiston, NY
Village in Niagara County, New York.
Population
2,588
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,360
ZIP codes
0
Lewiston and its ZIP codes
Lewiston at a glance
- Lewiston is about 5.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,821 a year, 14% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,100 (44% below New York) and median rent is $1,131 a month.
Local data for Lewiston, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lewiston, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,821
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$238,100
Median rent
$1,131/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
45.4%
Median age
52.1
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (681), German Americans (492), Irish Americans (423).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Niagara County. PPP loans are for Lewiston.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,588
68,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,228
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,510 per person
How people get to work
Lewiston, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lewiston, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
453
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewiston, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
Cities near Lewiston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara UniversityCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Niagara FallsCity | 4.8 mi | 14.1 |
| YoungstownVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.1 |
| RansomvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.9 |
| SanbornCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| North TonawandaCity | 12 mi | 10.1 |
| Grandyle VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| TonawandaCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| WilsonVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Tonawanda TownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 17.3 |
| KenmoreVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| University at BuffaloCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| LockportCity | 18 mi | 8.4 |
| South LockportCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.2 |
| EggertsvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| NewfaneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewiston, NY in?
- Lewiston is in Niagara County, New York.
- What is the population of Lewiston, NY?
- About 2,588 people live in Lewiston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewiston?
- Nearby places include Niagara University (2.5 mi), Niagara Falls (4.8 mi), Youngstown (5.3 mi), Ransomville (8 mi), Sanborn (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023