Lewiston–Clarkston metropolitan area

The Lewiston–Clarkston metropolitan area—colloquially referred to as the Lewiston–Clarkston Valley or Lewis–Clark Valley (often abbreviated as LC Valley), and officially known as the Lewiston, ID–WA Metropolitan Statistical Area—is a metropolitan area comprising Nez Perce County, Idaho, and Asotin County, Washington. The metro is anchored by the cities of Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington—named after Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, respectively. 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), making it the 4th smallest metropolitan area in the United States.

Lewiston–Clarkston metropolitan area
Metropolitan statistical area
Lewiston, ID–WA Metropolitan Statistical Area
A map of the Lewiston, ID-WA MSA.
Coordinates: 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)

Geography

Counties

• Nez Perce County, Idaho
• Asotin County, Washington

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)

Features

• Lewiston Hill
• Lower Granite Lake
• Snake River
• Clearwater River (Idaho)
• Bridges
  • Interstate Highway Bridge
  • Southway Bridge
  • Clearwater Memorial Bridge
  • Red Wolf Crossing
• Highways
  • U.S. Route 12 in Washington
  • U.S. Route 12 in Idaho
  • U.S. Route 95 in Idaho
  • Washington State Route 128

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The Lewiston–Clarkston metropolitan area in February 2013, as seen from the "Thain Grade"

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

• Idaho census statistical areas
• Washington census statistical areas