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Lowell

Arkansas · 9,839 residents · 9.64 sq mi
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Lowell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,359. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,100. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,839
+96%since 2000
from 5,013 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+11%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2343K6K9K12K1990201020202024Lowell
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,359
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,149
+49%since 2000
from $20,861 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(4,233)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(448)
Asian2.6%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(1,433)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(5,752)
Black1.5%(144)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(2,864)
Asian2.3%(230)
Other6.7%(659)
Diversity Score68.9%(6,778)
Diversity Score
69
+141%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 82.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Arkansas?

Lowell, Arkansas has about 9,839 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lowell, Arkansas earns about $78,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowell, Arkansas expensive?

In Lowell, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $184,100, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, Arkansas?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lowell, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowell, Arkansas?

About 4.4% of people in Lowell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowell, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,640 residents, a change of about 721 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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