Lewiston is a tiny town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 996 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lewiston is the 477th largest community in Michigan.Unlike some towns, Lewiston isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Lewiston are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Lewiston is a town of sales and office workers, production and manufacturing workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Lewiston who work in office and administrative support (20.91%), management occupations (13.85%), and teaching (8.56%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 15.62% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Lewiston is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Lewiston’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Lewiston is worth considering. Being a small town, Lewiston does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.In Lewiston, just 12.77% of people have at least a bachelor's degree, which is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%. The per capita income in Lewiston in 2022 was $32,313, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $129,252 for a family of four. However, Lewiston contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Lewiston home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lewiston residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Lewiston include German, Polish, Irish, French, and English. The most common language spoken in Lewiston is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
