Lewiston

The City in Brief

Founded: 1770 (incorporated, 1795)

Head Official: Mayor Lionel C. Guay Jr. (since January 2004)

City Population

1980: 40,481

1990: 39,757

2000: 35,690

2003 estimate: 35,922

Percent change, 1990–2000: -10.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 540th

U.S. rank in 1990: 664th (State rank: 2nd)

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported (State rank: 2nd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1990: 93,679

2000: 90,830

Percent change, 1990–2000: -3.0%

U.S. rank in 1990: 256th

U.S. rank in 2000: 268th

Area: 34 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 121 feet above sea level

Average Temperatures: 46.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 45.8 inches of rain, 70.1 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Services, manufacturing, trade, government

Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $17,905 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 3,322

Major Colleges and Universities: Bates College, Lewiston-Auburn College of the University of Southern Maine

Daily Newspaper: Sun Journal