Lowell, Massachusetts

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
114,737
Population
$73,008
Median Income
$362,800
Home Value
34.6
Median Age

Demographics

Lowell has a population of 114,737 with a median age of 34.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
54.3%
Asian
22.6%
Hispanic
17.8%
Black
9.5%
Demographic Value
Total Population114,737
Median Age34.6
White54.3%
Black or African American9.5%
Asian22.6%
Hispanic or Latino17.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Lowell is $73,008, which is 2.8% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $33,574. The poverty rate is 16.6%.

$73,008
Median Household Income
$33,574
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Lowell is 5.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Lowell, 82.8% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
82.8%
Bachelor's+
28.3%
Graduate+
10.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher82.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher28.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.9%

Housing

The median home value in Lowell is $362,800, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,466. The homeownership rate is 43.3%.

$362,800
Median Home Value
$1,466/mo
Median Rent
43.3%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$362,800
Median Monthly Rent$1,466
Homeownership Rate43.3%
Vacancy Rate3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lowell, Massachusetts?
The population of Lowell, Massachusetts is 114,737 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lowell, Massachusetts?
The median household income in Lowell, Massachusetts is $73,008. This is 2.8% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Lowell, Massachusetts?
The median home value in Lowell, Massachusetts is $362,800. The median monthly rent is $1,466.
What percentage of people in Lowell have a college degree?
In Lowell, Massachusetts, 28.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 82.8% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Lowell, Massachusetts an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Lowell, Massachusetts is 5.0x (median home value $362,800 vs. median income $73,008), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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