Lewiston, ME Demographics

A map of Lewiston's Population by Race

Lewiston, Maine had a population of 37,121 in 2020. It was 77.1% White, 13.8% Black, 1.2% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lewiston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Lewiston is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lewiston's White Population

28,621 residents of Lewiston identify as White, or 77.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Lewiston less than the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Lewiston is ranked #154 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lewiston is less White than neighboring Sabattus (91.1% White), Auburn (86.9% White), Lisbon (90.2% White), Greene (93.7% White), and Lisbon Falls (91.2% White).

Lewiston's Black Population

5,108 residents of Lewiston identify as Black, or 13.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lewiston slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Lewiston is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lewiston is more Black than neighboring Sabattus (1.4% Black), Auburn (4.4% Black), Lisbon (1.2% Black), Greene (0.3% Black), and Lisbon Falls (0.7% Black).

Lewiston's Asian Population

431 residents of Lewiston identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lewiston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Lewiston is ranked #49 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lewiston is more Asian than neighboring Sabattus (0.8% Asian), Auburn (1% Asian), Lisbon (0.5% Asian), Greene (0.3% Asian), and Lisbon Falls (0.7% Asian).

Lewiston's Hispanic Population

918 residents of Lewiston identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lewiston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Lewiston is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lewiston is more Hispanic than neighboring Sabattus (1.5% Hispanic), Auburn (2.4% Hispanic), Lisbon (2% Hispanic), Greene (1.5% Hispanic), and Lisbon Falls (1.8% Hispanic).

Lewiston's Native American/Other Population

343 residents of Lewiston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lewiston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Lewiston is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lewiston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sabattus (0.1% Native American/Other), Auburn (0.7% Native American/Other), and Greene (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lewiston's Multiracial Population

1,700 residents of Lewiston identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lewiston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Lewiston is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lewiston is more Multiracial than neighboring Greene (4% Multiracial). Lewiston is less Multiracial than neighboring Sabattus (5.1% Multiracial), Auburn (4.7% Multiracial), Lisbon (5.2% Multiracial), and Lisbon Falls (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.