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Lowville

New York · 3,272 residents · 1.897 sq mi
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Lowville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,514. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,272
−6%since 2000
from 3,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,725 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,832 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lowville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,514
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,993
+57%since 2000
from $17,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(3,055)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(55)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other1.4%(47)
Diversity Score10.2%(335)
Diversity Score
10
+63%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowville, New York?

Lowville, New York has about 3,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowville, New York earns about $49,514 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 $136,000, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Lowville, New York?

About 22.5% 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 16.0% 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 360 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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