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Lowell

Oregon · 1,283 residents (2025 est.) · 0.865 sq mi
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Lowell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,440. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $406,600. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,228
+43%since 2000
from 857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,420 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+40%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,283 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6748289831K1K1990201020202024Lowell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,440
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,825
+211%since 2000
from $14,078 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+16%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,600
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+40%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(766)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(39)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(988)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(143)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other7.7%(94)
Diversity Score41.7%(512)
Diversity Score
42
+245%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Oregon?

Lowell, Oregon has about 1,228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Oregon?

The typical household in Lowell, Oregon earns about $99,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowell, Oregon expensive?

In Lowell, Oregon, the median home is worth about $406,600, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, Oregon?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lowell, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowell, Oregon?

About 6.9% of people in Lowell, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowell, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowell, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 462 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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