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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lowell

Michigan · 4,013 residents · 2.88 sq mi
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Lowell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,326. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $95,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,013
+1%since 1990
from 3,983 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,393 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,383 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+9%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lowell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,326
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,542 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,843
+47%since 1990
from $12,110 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$502
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.2
+17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4%(160)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,819)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(86)
Asian0.4%(17)
Diversity Score7.7%(310)
8
+93%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Michigan?

Lowell, Michigan has about 4,013 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Michigan?

The typical household in Lowell, Michigan earns about $42,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowell, Michigan expensive?

In Lowell, Michigan, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, Michigan?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lowell, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowell, Michigan?

About 6.0% of people in Lowell, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowell, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowell, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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