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Lowell

Oregon · 1,196 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Lowell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,795. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,196
+40%since 2000
from 857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,383 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+17%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6748289831K1K1990201020202024Lowell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,795
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,368
+123%since 2000
from $14,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,020)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(61)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other3%(36)
Diversity Score21.6%(258)
Diversity Score
22
+79%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowell, Oregon?

Lowell, Oregon has about 1,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowell, Oregon?

The typical household in Lowell, Oregon earns about $55,795 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 $195,200, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Lowell, Oregon?

About 19.3% 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 5.2% 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 430 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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