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, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,768

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.5%2,657

Black

13.5%507

Hispanic/Latino

12%452

Two or More

3.5%131

Asian

0.6%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%132

High School Diploma

21%585

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%257

Some College (1+ yr)

21.8%608

Associate's Degree

9.4%263

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%428

Master's Degree

7%194

Professional Degree

0.4%12

Doctorate

0.2%6

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$200,600

Median Renti

$1,188

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%1,301

Renter-Occupied

26.9%479

Total Units

1,899

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%36

$50K–$100K

11.1%144

$100K–$150K

29%377

$150K–$200K

7%91

$200K–$300K

32.5%423

$300K–$500K

15.7%204

$500K–$1M

1.7%22

$1M+

0.3%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

110

$750–$1,000

102

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

106

$2,000+

122

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%25

2010–2019

4.6%87

2000–2009

29%550

1990–1999

4.1%78

1980–1989

3.7%71

1970–1979

12.1%229

1960–1969

3.9%75

1950–1959

13.4%254

1940–1949

16.5%313

1939 or earlier

11.4%217

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%1,051

Electricity

39.4%702

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,500

Mean Household Incomei

$82,272

Per Capita Incomei

$39,931

Poverty Ratei

17.3%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

1,947

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%66

$10K–$15K

2.2%39

$15K–$20K

6.5%116

$20K–$25K

7.2%129

$25K–$30K

14.3%254

$30K–$35K

3.9%70

$35K–$40K

1.5%26

$40K–$45K

2.2%39

$45K–$50K

3.4%60

$50K–$60K

10.2%181

$60K–$75K

8.8%157

$75K–$100K

8.3%148

$100K–$125K

10.2%182

$125K–$150K

5.8%103

$150K–$200K

4.6%81

$200K+

7.2%129

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2556.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,765

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,875

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

163(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured