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Lowell

Kansas · 244 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 $34,435. Population has fallen 30% since 2019, a loss of 105 residents. Median home value is $102,400. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
−30%since 2019
from 349 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
777 / sq mi
−30%since 2019
from 1,111 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
54.2
+32%since 2019
from 41.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
201246292338383201020202024Lowell
2024278
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,435
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,685 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,231
+83%since 2019
from $13,775 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance41.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical41.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade34.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $106,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−9%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(209)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(17)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
Female
41.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Kansas?

Lowell, Kansas has about 244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Kansas?

The typical household in Lowell, Kansas earns about $34,435 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 $102,400.

How educated are people in Lowell, Kansas?

About 25.4% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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