Lewiston, Minnesota

Lewiston is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,620 at the 2010 census.[6]

For the extinct town, see Lewiston, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Lewiston
City
Location of Lewiston, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°59′8″N 91°51′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyWinona
Government
 • TypeMayor - Council
 • MayorBeth Carlson
Area
 • Total1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2)
 • Land1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,214 ft (370 m)
Population
 • Total1,620
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,547
 • Density1,222.92/sq mi (472.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55952
Area code(s)507
FIPS code27-36800[4]
GNIS feature ID0646624[5]
WebsiteCity of Lewiston

History

A post office called Lewiston has been in operation since 1872.[7] The city was named for Jonathan Smith Lewis, a pioneer settler.[8] Lewiston was incorporated in 1873.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 square miles (2.98 km2), all of it land.[10]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880241—
189032434.4%
190037114.5%
191047327.5%
192075860.3%
1930656−13.5%
194076116.0%
19507863.3%
196089013.2%
19701,00012.4%
19801,22622.6%
19901,2985.9%
20001,48414.3%
20101,6209.2%
2019 (est.)1,547[3]−4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,622 people, 600 households, and 428 families living in the city. The population density was 1,408.7 inhabitants per square mile (543.9/km2). There were 634 housing units at an average density of 551.3 per square mile (212.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 1.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 600 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,484 people, 538 households, and 392 families living in the city. The population density was 1,355.9 people per square mile (525.7/km2). There were 563 housing units at an average density of 514.4 per square mile (199.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.72% White, 0.61% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 538 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,220, and the median income for a family was $48,631. Males had a median income of $32,037 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,666. About 4.7% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

St. John's Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in Lewiston.[12]

Education

St. John's Lutheran School is a preschool and K-8 school operated by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in Lewiston.[13]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  7. "Winona County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  8. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 94.
  9. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 582.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. "St. John's Lutheran Church".
  13. "St. John's Lutheran School".

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