Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine
Lewiston is a city in Androscoggin County, Maine, with 37,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Auburn, 3.9 miles W.
- 37,121residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 34.1 sq miland area · 88.4 km²
- 1,087 / sq mipopulation density
- 04240main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lewiston
Lewiston ( LOO-is-tən) is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 37,121, according to the 2020 United States census. Located in Androscoggin County, the city lies halfway between Augusta, the state capital, and Portland, the state's largest city. Lewiston forms one half of the Lewiston–Auburn, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area (known as "L/A" or "L-A"). The city has been recognized for its low cost of living, access to healthcare, and low crime rate.
Prior to European settlement, the region was inhabited by the Androscoggin people, an Abenaki tribe for whom the county is named. Lewiston was first settled in 1760 and incorporated as Lewistown in 1795. As the city industrialized, it experienced significant Irish and French Canadian immigration. It has the largest French-speaking population in the U.S., by population, second to only St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, by percentage.
The city became an important educational center in 1855 when local statesman Oren Burbank Cheney and industrialist Benjamin Bates founded what would become Bates College. The city has 44 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Androscoggin Bank Colisée, and two major medical centers: Central Maine Medical Center and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. The only basilica in Maine is the city's Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
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Living in Lewiston
- Median household income
- $55,393
- Median home value
- $235,100
- Median rent
- $986/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Lewiston had 37,121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,087 per sq mi (420 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lewiston at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Androscoggin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 37,121 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.15 sq mi (88.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.39 sq mi (3.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0893° N, 70.1721° W |
| ZIP codes | 04240, 04210 |
| Official website | lewistonmaine.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2338740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lewiston
- Auburn3.9 mi W
- Sabattus5.0 mi E
- Lisbon6.7 mi SE
- Wales6.9 mi NE
- Greene7.1 mi N
- Lisbon Falls8.0 mi SE
- Minot8.8 mi W
- Durham9.4 mi S
- Bowdoin10.1 mi E
- New Gloucester11.0 mi SW
- Poland11.4 mi W
- Mechanic Falls11.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Lewiston
What county is Lewiston in?
Lewiston is in Androscoggin County, Maine.
What is the population of Lewiston, ME?
37,121 people lived in Lewiston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lewiston, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04240. Other ZIP codes: 04210.
What is the elevation of Lewiston?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lewiston?
Auburn (3.9 mi), Sabattus (5.0 mi), Lisbon (6.7 mi), Wales (6.9 mi), Greene (7.1 mi).
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