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Lowell

Kansas · 278 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Lowell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,806. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $103,600. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
−9%since 2023
from 304 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
885 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 968 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.6
−1%since 2023
from 55.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
201246292338383201020202024Lowell
2024278
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,806
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,877
+8%since 2023
from $35,032 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.193
−4%since 2023
from 0.202 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade59.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $937 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−9%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(23)
Diversity Score17.5%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(25)
Diversity Score20.5%(57)
Diversity Score
20
+17%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+1%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Kansas?

Lowell, Kansas has about 278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Kansas?

The typical household in Lowell, Kansas earns about $90,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowell, Kansas expensive?

In Lowell, Kansas, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, Kansas?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lowell, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowell, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Lowell, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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