Census Bureau data for Lowell city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Lowell city
- What is the median household income in Lowell city?
- The median household income in Lowell city is $71,406 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Lowell city?
- The poverty rate in Lowell city is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Lowell city?
- $231,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Lowell city?
- The median gross rent in Lowell city is $788 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Lowell city residents have a college degree?
- 27.2% of adults in Lowell city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,133
Median Income
$71,406
Median Home Value
$231,100
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,128 (+14.7%)
Home Value:
+$82,800 (+55.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.4 pp (-45.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+11.5%)
Unemployment:
-1.4 pp (-35.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,133
Median Age
36.0
Female
52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.0%
Black 0.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Other 1.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.6%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,406
±$17,459
+$257 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$89,265
Median Family Income
$80,568
Poverty Rate
2.9%
-5.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
4.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
36.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
15.1%
$35–50k
6.2%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
21.1%
$100–150k
14.9%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,795
Owner-Occupied
71.1%
Renter-Occupied
28.9%
Vacancy Rate
7.8%
Median Home Value
$231,100
+$13,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$788
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.8%
$100–200k
6.7%
$200–300k
39.5%
$300–500k
23.6%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
30.2%
$500–1k
31.3%
$1–1.5k
36.6%
$1.5–2k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.5%
1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
42.8%
3+
11.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
9.9%
20+ units
1.3%
Mobile home
5.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.0%
1940–1969
8.5%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
6.7%
2010+
13.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.2%
-4.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.6%
Some College / Associate
23.5%
Less Than High School
2.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
-3.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.1%
Self-Employed
3.4%
Government Workers
4.9%
Private For-Profit
91.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.1%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Retail
12.2%
Arts/Entmt.
12.1%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Finance
6.4%
Construction
5.2%
Wholesale
3.1%
Public Admin
0.7%
Agriculture
0.7%
Transportation
0.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
29.5%
Food Prep
26.7%
Sales
20.9%
Production
15.7%
Construction
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.6 min
Drove Alone
77.6%
Carpool
5.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.1%
Walked
6.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,655
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
23.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
13.8%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
17.9%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
4.6%
75–84
8.2%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 28.5%
Working age (18–64): 71.5%
65 and over: 15.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
67.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
67.6%
Latin America
32.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
17.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.8%
Uninsured
5.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.3%
Has a Computer
94.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023