Lewiston, Idaho

Lewiston: city in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

About

Lewiston is a city located in the county of Nez Perce in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,894 and a population density of 681 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 32,788 inhabitants.

The city was created 165 years ago in 1860.

Lewiston locator map
Location of Lewiston on Idaho map.

Quick Facts about Lewiston

Population 32,788 (2019)
Country United States of America
State Idaho (United States)
County Nez Perce County
Postal code 83501
Phone Area Codes 208
Area 46.83 km2
Latitude & Longitude 46.4166,-117.0177
Altitude 745 feet / 227 meters
Capital city Lewiston is capital of Nez Perce County
Establishment January 01, 1861 (165 years ago)
Time Zone Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00
Local time 21:57:29 (22nd April 2026)
Density 700 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth 2.73% (2010-2019)
Weather 51℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Lewiston ID and Clarkston WA city and rivers view 2006 image
Lewiston ID and Clarkston WA city and rivers view 2006 image

Geography

Lewiston is located at 46°24'60"N 117°1'4"W (46.4165500, -117.0176600).

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Weather

51°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 10 mph W Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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Official website of Lewiston

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Lewiston increased by 2.73% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1870 1,560 -
1880 739 -111.1%
1890 849 12.96%
1900 2,425 64.99%
1910 6,043 59.87%
2010 31,894 81.05% census
2011 31,981 0.27% estimation process
2012 32,012 0.1% estimation process
2013 32,255 0.75% estimation process
2014 32,311 0.17% estimation process
2015 32,474 0.5% estimation process
2016 32,626 0.47% estimation process
2017 32,744 0.36% estimation process
2018 32,693 -0.16% estimation process
2019 32,788 0.29% estimation process
Lewiston zip code is 83501. County name: Nez Perce, County fips: 16069
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People born in Lewiston (26)

People born in Lewiston, including screenwriter and television producer Bryan Fuller, actress Julie Gibson, baseball player Jason Schmidt, .

More notable people

  • Karen Tuttle (Viola teacher) she was born in 28/03/1920
  • Colin Chase (American actor (1886-1937)) he was born in 13/04/1886
  • Duane Ankney (Member of the Montana House of Representatives) he was born in 14/04/1946
  • Ed Brett (American football player (1914-1989)) he was born in 20/03/1914
  • Jimmy Farris (American football player) he was born in 13/04/1978
  • Jake Scott (Player of American football) he was born in 16/04/1981
  • Ken Greene (American football player) he was born in 08/05/1956
  • Kim Barnes (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1958
  • Harold LeRoy Lint (botanist (1917-1996)) he was born in 01/01/1917
  • Slim Gaut (American film actor (1893-1964)) he was born in 08/07/1893
  • Dan Johnson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1960
  • Leighton Lillie (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 31/05/1983
  • Connor Halliday (American football player) he was born in 23/03/1992
  • Olive Hasbrouck (American actress (1907-1976)) she was born in 23/01/1907
  • Caroline Nilsson Troy (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1962
  • Brad Lebo (American football player) he was born in 20/03/1970
  • Mike Fellows (American politician) he was born in 08/12/1957
  • Clay DeBord (American-football player (1992-)) he was born in 13/05/1992

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Lewiston, ID. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
436100 Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Lewiston Lewiston (ID) 83501
142328 Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston (ID) 83501-2698
247010 Headmasters School of Hair Design Lewiston (ID) 83501
142285 University of Idaho Moscow (ID) 83844-2282
142416 Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Moscow Moscow (ID) 83843

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Lewiston, ID. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LWN Lewiston, Idaho 1920 Highway 128 BUS
MOC Moscow, Idaho 120 West 6th St. BUS
PUL Pullman, Washington 1002 Northwest Nye St. BUS
CFX Colfax, Washington 610 South Main St. BUS
GVI Grangeville, Idaho 901 West Main (Highway 95) BUS

Closest post offices linked to Lewiston.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lewiston Post Office Lewiston (ID) 83501

Other places with the same name (6)

Other cities in Nez Perce County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nez Perce County , ID.

City Name Population Title
Lewiston Orchards 31,422 City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America
Lapwai 1,137 City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States
Culdesac 383 City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Lewiston distances to largest Idaho cities