Lewiston, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lewiston
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Location of Lewiston, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,533 |
| • Density | 1,211.86/sq mi (467.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55952
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-36800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395692 |
| Website | City of Lewiston |
Lewiston is a friendly city located in Winona County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,533 people lived here.
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History of Lewiston
Lewiston got its name from Jonathan Smith Lewis, who was one of the first settlers in the area. A post office opened here in 1872. The city officially became a town in 1873.
Lewiston was once a very important stop for travelers. It was the first stop on the stagecoach line that went between Winona and Rochester. This made Lewiston a helpful place for people on their journeys.
Geography of Lewiston
Lewiston is located in Winona County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.15 square miles (3.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Lewiston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 241 | — | |
| 1890 | 324 | 34.4% | |
| 1900 | 371 | 14.5% | |
| 1910 | 473 | 27.5% | |
| 1920 | 758 | 60.3% | |
| 1930 | 656 | −13.5% | |
| 1940 | 761 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 786 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 890 | 13.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,000 | 12.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,226 | 22.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,298 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,484 | 14.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,620 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,533 | −5.4% | |
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Lewiston's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 1,622 people lived in Lewiston. There were 600 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households (428) were families.
About 38.5% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households (59.0%) were married couples living together. About 25% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Lewiston was 36.2 years old. Nearly 30% of the residents were under 18. About 13% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (50.9%) than females (49.1%).
Places of Worship
Lewiston has a few churches that are important to the community:
- St. John's Lutheran Church is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
- Immanuel Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Schools in Lewiston
Education is important in Lewiston, with several schools serving the community:
- The main public school is Lewiston-Altura Public School.
- St. John's Lutheran School offers preschool through 8th grade. It is run by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
- Immanuel Lutheran School (Silo) also teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It is run by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
See also
In Spanish: Lewiston (Minnesota) para niños
