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Lowell

Kansas · 283 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Lowell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,214. Population has declined 13% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
−13%vs 2011
vs 324 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
901 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 1,032 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+41%vs 2011
vs 34.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
201246292338383201020202024Lowell
2024278
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,214
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,404 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,705
−16%vs 2011
vs $15,135 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.342 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $60,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $644 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−30.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.3% in 2011
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+20%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(266)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.1 min
+33%vs 2011
vs 39.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.0%
−14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.3%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.7%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
Female
47.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Kansas?

Lowell, Kansas has about 283 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Kansas?

The typical household in Lowell, Kansas earns about $33,214 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 $64,200, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, Kansas?

About 7.2% 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 43.1% of people in Lowell, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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