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Lewiston city, ME

ZIP 04240 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 04240

04240 has a population of 37,886 with a median age of 37.8 yrs (48.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
11.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.6%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.2%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
18.2%+12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.2%-8% vs US avg
x
High school
39.5%+51% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.6%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.7%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
61.6%+343% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.0%+780% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchFrench CanadianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 04240

Poverty Rate
17.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
61.6%+343% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.6%+102% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.0%+780% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,886
Median age37.8
Poverty rate17.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Black11.0%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born61.6%