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Lowell

County:
Gaston County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.675

Lowell is a city located in Gaston County, North Carolina. Lowell has a 2026 population of 3,963. Lowell is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 8.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,663 in 2020.

The median household income in Lowell is $52,500 with a poverty rate of 17.38%. The median age in Lowell is 41.3 years: 41.6 years for males, and 41.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.8 males.

4K
Total Population
1,078
Density (mi²)
50 1.28%
Growth

Lowell Population

Lowell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,963501.28%
20253,913501.29%
20243,863601.58%
20233,803531.41%
20223,750220.59%
20213,728752.05%
20203,663-43-1.16%
20193,706200.54%
20183,686461.26%
20173,640250.69%
20163,615481.35%
20153,567230.65%
20143,54400%
20133,544170.48%
20123,527-4-0.11%
20113,53180.23%
20103,523-3-0.09%
20002,662-42-1.55%
19902,704-213-7.3%
19802,917-390-11.79%
19703,30752318.79%
19602,78400%

Median Age

Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 41.6 years

Lowell Adults

There are 2,985 adults, (607 of whom are seniors) in Lowell.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,895 (50.3%)
Male: 1,873 (49.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lowell includes 72.05% White, 13.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,71572.05%
Black or African American50713.46%
Two or more races43711.6%
Other race882.34%
Asian210.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3068.12%
Other race882.34%
White581.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,65770.51%
Black or African American50713.46%
Two or more races1313.48%
Asian210.56%

Lowell Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lowell 's average per capita income is $41,959. Household income levels show a median of $52,500. The poverty rate stands at 17.38%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,025-
Families$81,389$100,738
Households$52,500$82,272
Non Families$29,716$58,442

$41,959

Average Income

$52,500

Median Household Income

17.38%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)