Lewistown, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 362, Lewistown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lewistown is a small community located in Maryland, within Frederick County. The total population is 362. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lewistown is 37.6 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 32.9% of the population under 18, Lewistown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 23.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lewistown is $98,523. This is 5% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $326,100. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lewistown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.9% vs 46.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 12.5%.

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lewistown, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.