LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY
Demographics & Economic Outlook
In 2023, The Lewis-Clark Valley had a population of 41,711 people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $62,070.
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The average commute time is low compared to the national average, less than 15 minutes -- and it's a lot more scenic.
Short daily commutes
Demographic Insights
Population, Diversity & Growth Trends
Population by County
CLARKSTON
7,240
City of
ASOTIN COUNTY
22,549
LEWISTON
34,471
City of
NEZ PERCE COUNTY
42,987
Demographic Breakdown
Racial & Ethnic Makeup of the Lewis-Clark Valley
86.25% Caucasian
4.72% Hispanic or Latino
4.09% Other
3.90% Two of more races
1.05% Native American
Population Growth Trend
10-Year Growth Rates by Distance from the Lewis-Clark Valley
5.1%
14.2%
5.7%
Within 50 Miles of the Lewis-Clark Valley
Within 75 Miles of the Lewis-Clark Valley
Within 100 Miles of the Lewis-Clark Valley
Population Distribution
NEZ PERCE
COUNTY
ASOTIN
COUNTY
TOTAL
POPULATION
65,536
100 MILES
1,048,154
population within
75 MILES
271,719
population within
50 MILES
174,218
population within
Labor Force
Employable Regional Population
Available Labor as of 2023
Within 100 Miles
556,046
of the Lewis-Clark Valley
Within 75 Miles
120,027
of the Lewis-Clark Valley
Within 50 Miles
79,244
of the Lewis-Clark Valley
by Distance from the Lewis-Clark Valley
Unemployment Rate
NAICS Manufacturing
by Distance from the Lewis-Clark Valley
NEZ PERCE
COUNTY
ASOTIN
COUNTY
100 MILES
8.4%
of workforce in
manufacturing within
75 MILES
13.0%
of workforce in
manufacturing within
50 MILES
12.9%
of workforce in
manufacturing within
100 MILES
5.4%
unemployment
rate within
75 MILES
4.1%
unemployment
rate within
50 MILES
3.7%
unemployment
rate within
Higher Education
The largest college in the Lewis Clark Valley region is Washington State University with nearly 30 thousand students (offering more than 200 Undergraduate degrees and 150 Graduate degrees). The next largest college is The University of Idaho with 12 thousand students (offering 114 Undergraduate degrees and 103 Graduate degrees). Lewis-Clark State College adds another 7,500 students and 130 degrees and certifications to the region. Walla Walla Community College adds 5 regional campuses with another 9,000 students and 78 degrees and certifications to the region.
Thanks to the high concentration of secondary education in the region, Division 1 Sports is big in the Lewis-Clark Valley too -- including the annual AVISTA NAIA baseball World Series at Harris Field on the campus of Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston. Collectively, these colleges and universities are all within a short drive of Clarkston and Lewiston. It's why this region has one of the highest concentrations of college graduates and skilled workers in the United States -- just one of the reasons it's such a great place to do business, raise a family -- and enjoy life.
Healthcare
The Lewis-Clark Valley is fortunate to be served by two regional hospital systems:
Economy
The economy of the Lewis-Clark Valley employs 20,800 people. The largest industries in are Government (5,525 people), Manufacturing (5,354 people), and Healthcare and Social Services (5,034 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($126,004), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,174), and Manufacturing ($104,320).
Home Ownership
The median property value in the Lewis-Clark Valley is $253,900, and the home ownership rate is 63%.
Wages
Median individual earnings is $55,848 (U.S. Census). Males in Idaho have an average income of $47,595, which is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $34,981. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.
All data provide by the United States Census Bureau