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Lowville

New York · 3,470 residents · 1.897 sq mi
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Lowville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,470
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,829 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,832 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lowville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,872
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,841 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,518
+19%since 2000
from $17,172 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+32%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,349)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1%(35)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(219)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,318)
Black1.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(58)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other2.1%(72)
Diversity Score13.1%(454)
Diversity Score
13
+108%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowville, New York?

Lowville, New York has about 3,470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowville, New York earns about $40,872 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 $112,600, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Lowville, New York?

About 18.8% 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 17.8% 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 162 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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