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Lowesville

North Carolina · 3,874 residents · 6.795 sq mi
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Lowesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,510. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,434 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $406,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,874
+169%since 2000
from 1,440 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
570 / sq mi
+169%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+20%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8202K2K3K4K1990201020202024Lowesville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,510
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,505
+59%since 2000
from $28,072 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−4%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,490
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+60%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,307)
Black6.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(23)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(301)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,590)
Black3.4%(132)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(671)
Diversity Score
17
−17%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowesville, North Carolina?

Lowesville, North Carolina has about 3,874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowesville, North Carolina earns about $113,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowesville, North Carolina expensive?

In Lowesville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $406,500, and the typical rent is about $1,490 a month.

How educated are people in Lowesville, North Carolina?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lowesville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowesville, North Carolina?

About 4.1% of people in Lowesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowesville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,776 residents, a change of about 253 percent over that period.

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