Lowell, MA cityscape

01854

Lowell, MA

Total Population
29,062
Median Household Income
$66,645
Median Home Value
$331,300
Median Rent
$1,350

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$66,645
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$331,300
101.3% above state median
Rent
$1,350
100% above state median
Median Age
31.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Lowell, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 31.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 17.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$66,645
-11.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.45 people

Total Households
10,424
Family Households
29.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
30.0%
#2 Industry
Education
29.2%
#3 Industry
Finance
17.6%
Total Employed Residents:8,598

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.6%
1,008 workers
Public Transit
2.4%
316 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,251
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.1%
14,624 employed
Labor Force
15,544
920 unemployed
Median Age
31.7 years
Per Capita Income
$31,737
Poverty Rate
17.3%

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