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Lowell

North Carolina · 3,654 residents · 3.675 sq mi
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Lowell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,902. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,700. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
3,654
+37%since 2000
from 2,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
994 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+4%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Lowell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,902
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,586 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,794
+57%since 2000
from $15,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,405)
Black6.5%(172)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(35)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(528)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(2,582)
Black11.6%(424)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(324)
Asian2.1%(77)
Other2.4%(88)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,964)
Diversity Score
54
+171%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, North Carolina?

Lowell, North Carolina has about 3,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, North Carolina?

The typical household in Lowell, North Carolina earns about $42,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowell, North Carolina expensive?

In Lowell, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, North Carolina?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lowell, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowell, North Carolina?

About 23.7% of people in Lowell, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowell, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowell, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 950 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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