Idaho's Only Seaport at the Confluence of
the Snake and Clearwater Rivers
Lewiston
The Hub of Higher Education in Idaho
A City of Firsts
Idaho's First Capital, Post Office, Public
Library, Newspaper, and More
Manufacturing Friendly, Great Healthcare,
Excellent Quality of Life
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2020 Demographic Overview
POPULATION
 
 
Total Population: 32,820
Growth Rate 2010-2020: 2.90%
Growth Rate 2020-2025: 3.08%
 
Average Household Size: 2.30
Median Age: 40.16
Average Household Income: $74,916
 
                                 HOUSING
 
 
Number of Dwelling Units: 13,699
Owner occupied: 9,263   66.92%
Renter occupied: 4,579    33.08%
 
Median Home Price: $207,573
 
 
BUSINESS
 
Total Employed: 15,948
Not in Labor Force: 10,037
Unemployment Rate: 2.06%
 
Largest Employers:
  • Clearwater Paper Corp.
  • ATK Inc.
  • St. Joseph regional Medical Center
  • Lewiston Independent School District #1
  • Lewis-Clark State College
 
MAJOR BUSINESS SECTORS
 
 
Office/Admin Support:: 2,701 employees
Sales Related: 1,643 employees
Production: 1,664 employees
Management: 1,202 employees
Transportation/Moving: 872 employees
Health Practitioner/technician: 935 employees
 
OCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION
 
Blue Collar: 4,068 employees
White Collar: 8,786 employees
Service and Farm: 3,090 employees
 
EDUCATION
 
 
Some College: 28.15%
Associate Degree: 9.27%
Bachelor's Degree: 16.83%
Master's Degree: 4.34%
Doctorate Degree: 0.76%
Source: 2020 Spotlight/Environics