Lowell is a city located in Gaston County North Carolina. Lowell has a 2024 population of 3,837. Lowell is currently growing at a rate of 1.13% annually and its population has increased by 4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,663 in 2020.
The average household income in Lowell is $77,806 with a poverty rate of 19.21%. The median age in Lowell is 41.4 years: 38.8 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lowell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,741 | 73.86% |
| Black or African American | 454 | 12.23% |
| Two or more races | 306 | 8.25% |
| Other race | 125 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 85 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,665 | 2.21 | 73 | 27 |
| Non Family | 716 | 1.26 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 560 | 2.9 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 269 | 3.3 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 120 | 2.23 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
73.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 345 | 12.59% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 11.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 337 | 12.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 4.6% |
| High School Graduate | 747 | 27.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 797 | 29.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,029 | 1,756 | 322 |
| Black | 344 | 290 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 299 | 216 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 86 | 4 |
| Other Race | 58 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,531 | $81,653 | $35,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,114 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,552 | $34,429 | $50,386 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,682 | $0 | $27,767 |
| Overall | $36,794 | $40,625 | $34,705 |
| Some College | $40,150 | $35,846 | $41,766 |
$36,794
Average Earnings
$40,625
Average Male
$34,705
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.43% of Lowell residents speak only English, while 16.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,451 | 487 | 19.87% |
| Multiple | 306 | 192 | 62.75% |
| Hispanic | 590 | 192 | 32.54% |
| Black | 444 | 28 | 6.31% |
19.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.08%
Male Poverty Rate
22.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lowell is Multiple, with 62.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lowell is Black, with 6.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.11% |
| High School | 20.95% |
| Some College | 1.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.29% |
| Male Employed | 5.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,074 | $92,087 |
| Households | $51,829 | $77,806 |
| Married Families | $93,661 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,399 | $56,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Korea | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 5.68% |
| Black | 55 | 15.99% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 6.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.05%
Born in Lowell
90.38%
Native Born
9.62%
Foreign Born
6.47%
Non Citizen
3.15%
Naturalized
90.38% of Lowell residents were born in the United States, with 66.05% having been born in North Carolina. 6.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,055 | 43 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 4,012 | 44 | 1.11% |
| 2027 | 3,968 | 44 | 1.12% |
| 2026 | 3,924 | 43 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 3,881 | 44 | 1.15% |
| 2024 | 3,837 | 43 | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 3,794 | 44 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 3,750 | 22 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 3,728 | 65 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 3,663 | -43 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 3,706 | 20 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 3,686 | 46 | 1.26% |
| 2017 | 3,640 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 3,615 | 48 | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 3,567 | 23 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 3,544 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,544 | 17 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 3,527 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 3,531 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 3,523 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,662 | -42 | -1.55% |
| 1990 | 2,704 | -213 | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 2,917 | -390 | -11.79% |
| 1970 | 3,307 | 523 | 18.79% |
| 1960 | 2,784 | -1,271 | -31.34% |