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Lowell

Ohio · 552 residents (2025 est.) · 0.228 sq mi
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Lowell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,313. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,800. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
−11%since 2000
from 628 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,439 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−4%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:552 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4444975506036561990201020202024Lowell
2024556
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,313
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,865 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,972
+57%since 2000
from $14,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+22%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+88%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(530)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other3.6%(20)
Diversity Score11.2%(63)
Diversity Score
11
+843%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
9.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Ohio?

Lowell, Ohio has about 556 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Ohio?

The typical household in Lowell, Ohio earns about $46,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowell, Ohio expensive?

In Lowell, Ohio, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, Ohio?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lowell, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowell, Ohio?

About 27.5% of people in Lowell, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowell, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowell, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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