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Lewiston, ID

Founded 1861Nez Perce CountyElev. 227 m
Population
34,471
Median home
$290,900
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Lewiston

Lewiston is home to roughly 34,471 residents. Lewiston was founded in 1861 and sits in Nez Perce County. The median age is 39.7 and the median household income is $71,047. Homes carry a median value of $290,900, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
34,471
Median age
39.7
Median household income
$71,047
Per-capita income
$37,589
Poverty rate
13.3%
High-school grad or higher
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27%
Unemployment
3%
Avg. commute
15.6 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.2%
Sales & office23.8%
Production, transportation & material moving16.9%
Service16.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$290,900
Median gross rent
$938/mo
Owner-occupied
70%
Median year built
1970
Households
14,142
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Lewiston has 15 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading55%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education CenterHighGrades 9–12
JCC - LEWISTONHighGrades 6–12
LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
TAMMANY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
JENIFER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CAMELOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
MCGHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
MCSORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
ORCHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
REGION 2 JUVENILE DETENTION CENTEROtherGrades 3–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime68% below national
Lewiston125
Idaho243
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime34% below national
Lewiston1,289
Idaho840
United States1,952
↓ 56% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lewiston Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lewiston.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Nez Perce County
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low
Cold waveVery Low
DroughtVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lewiston is in Nez Perce County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lewiston was founded in 1861 and sits in Nez Perce County. Elevation ~227 m.

Population trend
45K034,47118702024
Map of Lewiston
Lewiston, ID
Where Lewiston is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatelloLewiston
Historic places

22 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Idaho Grocery Warehouse and AnnexLewiston City HallBreier BuildingNave ApartmentsLewiston Methodist ChurchSt. Stanislaus Catholic ChurchTwenty-One RanchhouseLewiston Depot
Notable people from Lewiston
Brent CorriganBryan FullerJulie GibsonJason SchmidtColin ChaseOlive HasbrouckJake ScottSlim GautKaren TuttleJimmy Farris
People searches in Lewiston
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Nearby cities
Moscow (23 mi)Orofino (36 mi)Grangeville (53 mi)Coeur d'Alene (91 mi)Post Falls (92 mi)Hayden (95 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lewiston, ID (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lewiston, Idaho.

Andrew Michael Baker, 26
Lewiston · Nez Perce County · 83501
Carlos Flores, 38
Lewiston · 83501
AKA Carlos Flores Jr
Donald Ray Miller, 66
Lewiston · Nez Perce County · 83501
AKA Don R Miller, Donald R Miller
Steven M Davis, 63
Lewiston · Nez Perce County · 83501
AKA Mike Davis, Steven Michael Davis
Carlos Jr Flores, 38
Lewiston · Nez Perce County · 83501
William A Adams, 61
Lewiston · Nez Perce County · 83501
AKA Kevin Jason Armstrong, Norman Alvin Adams
Michael Ray Walker, 58
Lewiston · Nez Perce County · 83501
John Clinton Wilson, 40
Lewiston · Nez Perce County · 83501

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lewiston — frequently asked

What is the population of Lewiston, Idaho?
Lewiston has a population of about 34,471, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lewiston?
The median home value in Lewiston is $290,900, and the median gross rent is $938/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lewiston safe? What is the crime rate?
Lewiston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 125 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lewiston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Nez Perce County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including wildfire, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Lewiston?
Lewiston has 15 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lewiston?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Lewiston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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