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.

Lowville, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,404

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%3,099

Two or More

5.3%180

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%97

Black

0.6%19

Asian

0.3%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%95

High School Diploma

31.5%677

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%80

Some College (1+ yr)

7.5%161

Associate's Degree

15%322

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%350

Master's Degree

10.7%230

Professional Degree

1.1%24

Doctorate

0.5%10

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

28.6%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,000

Median Renti

$765

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58%875

Renter-Occupied

42%633

Total Units

1,649

Homeownership

58%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%18

$50K–$100K

20.1%176

$100K–$150K

20%175

$150K–$200K

22.9%200

$200K–$300K

27.8%243

$300K–$500K

6.6%58

$500K–$1M

0.6%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

110

$500–$750

171

$750–$1,000

107

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

117

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.4%40

2000–2009

5.6%92

1990–1999

1.2%19

1980–1989

6.2%103

1970–1979

5.2%86

1960–1969

6.5%107

1950–1959

6.3%104

1940–1949

1.5%25

1939 or earlier

65.1%1,073

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.2%1,073

Electricity

13.6%205

Fuel Oil

13.3%200

Other

1.3%19

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,450

Mean Household Incomei

$78,200

Per Capita Incomei

$34,312

Poverty Ratei

17.3%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

1,713

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%58

$10K–$15K

3.4%51

$15K–$20K

3.2%49

$20K–$25K

5.9%89

$25K–$30K

5.8%87

$30K–$35K

3.6%55

$35K–$40K

3.2%49

$40K–$45K

8.2%123

$45K–$50K

3.1%46

$50K–$60K

5.2%78

$60K–$75K

8%120

$75K–$100K

19%287

$100K–$125K

8.7%131

$125K–$150K

10.7%162

$150K–$200K

4%60

$200K+

4.2%63

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

111

Residentsi

126

Avg. Tenant Renti

$354/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers64 homes87% occupied$360/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 847 homes88% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,450/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

83%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

50.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.7% of subsidized households are minority

64.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

511.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,578

Avg. Commutei

14.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,529

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

131(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured

Lowville, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026