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Lowesville

North Carolina · 3,281 residents · 6.795 sq mi
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Lowesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,917. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,841 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,281
+128%since 2000
from 1,440 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
483 / sq mi
+128%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+21%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8202K2K3K4K1990201020202024Lowesville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,917
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,176
+57%since 2000
from $28,072 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,805)
Black4.9%(161)
Hispanic / Latino4%(130)
Asian1%(32)
Other0.5%(15)
Diversity Score24.9%(817)
Diversity Score
25
+19%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+95%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowesville, North Carolina?

Lowesville, North Carolina has about 3,281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowesville, North Carolina earns about $100,917 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 $279,100.

How educated are people in Lowesville, North Carolina?

About 25.4% 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 4.8% 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 2,183 residents, a change of about 199 percent over that period.

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