Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lowell, IN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

11,073population

39.2median age

This community is a community of 11,073 with a median age of 39.2. The population is predominantly White (86.4%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.8%). Median household income is $84,024. 97.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 84.3%, with a median home value of $248,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.4%9,565

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%1,085

Two or More

3.1%340

Other

0.4%49

Black

0.3%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%465

High School Diploma

32%2,441

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%676

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%1,240

Associate's Degree

10.3%786

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%1,203

Master's Degree

7.6%579

Professional Degree

0.4%32

Doctorate

0.5%37

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

8.5%

Housingi

$248,000median home value

$1,123median rent

84.3%homeownership

4,329total units

2.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 84.3%

Renter 15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%111

$50K–$100K

0.5%17

$100K–$150K

2.7%94

$150K–$200K

13%459

$200K–$300K

47.2%1,673

$300K–$500K

31.1%1,102

$500K–$1M

2.4%86

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

220

$1,250–$1,500

152

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%72

2010–2019

9.6%415

2000–2009

22.3%964

1990–1999

16.2%700

1980–1989

6.5%281

1970–1979

15.5%673

1960–1969

10.9%473

1950–1959

10%432

1940–1949

1.5%67

1939 or earlier

5.8%252

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.9%3,612

Electricity

10.2%428

Wood

3.5%149

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%15

Household Economyi

$84,024median household income

$37,683per capita income

5.4%poverty rate

4.9%unemployment

5,140labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%96

$10K–$15K

1.2%51

$15K–$20K

1.5%62

$20K–$25K

5.6%237

$25K–$30K

2.7%112

$30K–$35K

2.2%92

$35K–$40K

2.5%105

$40K–$45K

1.5%61

$45K–$50K

2.3%96

$50K–$60K

5.4%228

$60K–$75K

12.4%521

$75K–$100K

23.7%996

$100K–$125K

12.6%531

$125K–$150K

7.2%304

$150K–$200K

7.9%333

$200K+

9%379

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4554.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

164

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,714

Avg. Commutei

32.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,887

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

741(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured