Lewiston
Village in Niagara County, New York
Lewiston is a village in Niagara County, New York, with 2,531 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 374 ft (114 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Niagara University, 2.4 miles S.
- 2,531residents (2020 Census)
- 374 ftelevation · 114 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 2,308 / sq mipopulation density
- 14092ZIP code
About Lewiston
Lewiston is a village in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 2,701 at the 2010 census. The village is named after Morgan Lewis, an early 19th-century governor of New York. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Village of Lewiston, NY (also known as Yehęwakwáʼthaʼ in Tuscarora) is within the Town of Lewiston. The Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park lies at its southern border. Lewiston was selected by Rand McNally as one of the "Top Ten Best Small Towns in America" in November 2012.
Lewiston is situated on the Niagara River, just across the river from Canada. The Niagara River intersects the Niagara Escarpment between Lewiston and Queenston, Ontario, identifying the escarpment's Lewiston-Queenston section as the geologic origin of Niagara Falls. Over a roughly 12,500 year span, the falls have eroded nearly seven miles south from Lewiston to their present location in Niagara Falls, creating the seven-mile long Niagara Gorge. Lewiston lies halfway between the world-famous Niagara Falls and historic Fort Niagara in Youngstown. Niagara Falls is approximately a ten-minute drive to the south. Visitors from Canada can take the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge across the Niagara River.
Popular summer festivals include the Lewiston Art Festival (the second weekend in August) and the Northwest Jazz Festival (the last weekend in August). The famous Niagara County Peach Festival takes place during the second weekend of September. Several other festivals, such as the Harvest and Hops Festival, take place during the year. Most are held on or near Center Street, the Village's main street (18F North).
Lewiston recently won an online voting contest sponsored by USA Today and Rand McNally for "Best for Food" small town in America, beating 176 other communities. Lewiston has over 30 locally owned and operated restaurant/food establishments within a mile, primarily on Center Street, catering to a variety of tastes. It was also designated in the same contest as one of the "Top Ten Best Small Towns in America."
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Living in Lewiston
- Median household income
- $73,821
- Median home value
- $238,100
- Median rent
- $1,131/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Lewiston had 2,531 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,531 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,308 per sq mi (891 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lewiston at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Niagara County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 2,531 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.10 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1719° N, 79.0407° W |
| ZIP code | 14092 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3642147 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lewiston
- Niagara University2.4 mi S
- Youngstown5.4 mi N
- Niagara Falls5.6 mi S
- Ransomville8.0 mi NE
- Sanborn8.4 mi E
- North Tonawanda12.0 mi SE
- Grandyle Village13.4 mi S
- Tonawanda13.6 mi SE
- Wilson14.5 mi NE
- Tonawanda Town15.4 mi SE
- Kenmore16.7 mi SE
- Lockport17.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lewiston
What county is Lewiston in?
Lewiston is in Niagara County, New York.
What is the population of Lewiston, NY?
2,531 people lived in Lewiston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lewiston, NY?
The ZIP code of Lewiston is 14092.
What is the elevation of Lewiston?
374 feet (114 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lewiston?
Niagara University (2.4 mi), Youngstown (5.4 mi), Niagara Falls (5.6 mi), Ransomville (8.0 mi), Sanborn (8.4 mi).
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