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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lowville

New York · 3,476 residents · 1.897 sq mi
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Lowville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,841. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $68,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,476
−4%since 1990
from 3,632 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,832 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,915 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+15%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lowville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,841
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,172
+39%since 1990
from $12,351 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $341 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
41.5% rent
2.1
−22%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,495)
Black1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian1.8%(66)
Diversity Score10.1%(366)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,349)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1%(35)
Asian0.8%(29)
Diversity Score6.3%(219)
6
−38%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−33%since 1990
from 19.7 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 Lowville, New York?

Lowville, New York has about 3,476 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lowville, New York?

The typical household in Lowville, New York earns about $32,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowville, New York expensive?

In Lowville, New York, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Lowville, New York?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lowville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowville, New York?

About 14.9% of people in Lowville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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