Lewiston–Clarkston metropolitan area
| Lewiston–Clarkston metropolitan area | |
|---|---|
| Lewiston | |
   A map of the Lewiston, ID-WA MSA. | |
| Coordinates: 46°N 117°W / 46°N 117°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Idaho, Washington |
| Largest city | Lewiston (32,873) |
| Other cities | Clarkston (7,341) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,497 sq mi (3,880 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 62,675 |
| • Rank | 380th in the U.S. |
| • Density | 41.9/sq mi (16.6/km2) |
The Lewiston, ID–WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – one in the Idaho Panhandle and the other in eastern Washington, anchored by the city of Lewiston. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 60,888 (though a July 1, 2011 estimate placed the population at 61,476),[1] making it the 3rd smallest metropolitan area in the United States. The cities of Lewiston and Clarkston are named after Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (of the Lewis and Clark expedition), respectively.
Counties
Communities
- Anatone, Washington (unincorporated)
- Asotin, Washington
- Clarkston Heights-Vineland, Washington (unincorporated)
- Clarkston, Washington
- Culdesac, Idaho
- Lapwai, Idaho
- Lewiston, Idaho (Principal city)
- Peck, Idaho
- Spalding, Idaho (unincorporated)
- West Clarkston-Highland, Washington (unincorporated)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 57,961 people, 23,650 households, and 15,803 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 93.01% White, 0.25% African American, 3.88% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $34,903, and the median income for a family was $42,402. Males had a median income of $35,249 versus $24,616 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $18,146.
See also
References
- ↑ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011 (CBSA-EST2011-01)". 2011 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2012-09-14. Archived from the original (CSV) on April 27, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
