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Lowell

Oregon · 1,045 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Lowell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,491. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,045
+22%since 2000
from 857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,208 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+13%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6748289831K1K1990201020202024Lowell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,491
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,978
+49%since 2000
from $14,078 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(922)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(37)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other2.8%(29)
Diversity Score17.4%(182)
Diversity Score
17
+44%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% 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
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Oregon?

Lowell, Oregon has about 1,045 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Oregon?

The typical household in Lowell, Oregon earns about $49,491 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 $170,000, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, Oregon?

About 13.9% 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 13.4% 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 279 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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