Lewiston, MI Demographics
A map of Lewiston's Population by Race
Lewiston, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,201, a large increase from the 996 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lewiston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lewiston has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lewiston, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 19.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lewiston is ranked the 404th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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 was ranked the 428th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lewiston's White Population
1,073 residents of Lewiston, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lewiston is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Lewiston ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewiston's White population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Lewiston's population has decreased from 93.2% to 89.3%.
Lewiston is less White than neighboring Atlanta (91.2% White), Mio (91.5% White), Canada Creek Ranch (96.1% White), Gaylord (93.8% White), and Vanderbilt (90.9% White).
Lewiston's Black Population
14 residents of Lewiston, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lewiston is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Lewiston ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewiston's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 14. Black residents' share of Lewiston's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.2%.
Lewiston is more Black than neighboring Atlanta (0.9% Black), Canada Creek Ranch (0% Black), Gaylord (0.8% Black), and Vanderbilt (0% Black). Lewiston is less Black than neighboring Mio (1.4% Black).
Lewiston's Asian Population
14 residents of Lewiston, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lewiston is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Lewiston ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewiston's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 14. Asian residents' share of Lewiston's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.2%.
Lewiston is more Asian than neighboring Mio (0% Asian), Canada Creek Ranch (0% Asian), and Vanderbilt (0.9% Asian). Lewiston is less Asian than neighboring Atlanta (3% Asian).
Lewiston's Hispanic Population
46 residents of Lewiston, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lewiston is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Lewiston ranks 606th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewiston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 170.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lewiston's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.8%.
Lewiston is more Hispanic than neighboring Atlanta (0.7% Hispanic), Mio (3.1% Hispanic), Canada Creek Ranch (2.9% Hispanic), Gaylord (0.8% Hispanic), and Vanderbilt (1.8% Hispanic).
Lewiston's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Lewiston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lewiston is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lewiston ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewiston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lewiston's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Lewiston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gaylord (0.2% Native American/Other), and Vanderbilt (1.2% Native American/Other).
Lewiston's Multiracial Population
54 residents of Lewiston, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lewiston is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lewiston ranks 377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewiston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lewiston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.
Lewiston is more Multiracial than neighboring Atlanta (4.2% Multiracial), Mio (4.1% Multiracial), Canada Creek Ranch (1% Multiracial), and Gaylord (3.3% Multiracial). Lewiston is less Multiracial than neighboring Vanderbilt (5.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.