Lowell, Michigan
Lowell: city in Kent County, Michigan, United States
About
Lowell is a city located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,783 and a population density of 472 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,196 inhabitants.
The city was created 195 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about Lowell
| Population | 4,196 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Kent County |
| Postal code | 49331 |
| Phone Area Codes | 616 |
| Area | 8.02 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.9336,-85.3420 |
| Altitude | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1831 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 17:16:32 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 523 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lowell is located at 42°56'1"N 85°20'31"W (42.9336400, -85.3419600).
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Weather
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
12 to 17 mph S
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Lowell increased by 9.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,783 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,815 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,854 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,890 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,944 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,003 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,067 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,087 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,138 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,171 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,196 | 0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 99,037 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 89,725 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 97,494 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 89,803 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.6% |
| White only, percent : | 74.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 12.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 63.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,634 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
Lowell zip code is 49331.
County name: Kent, County
fips: 26081
Louel, Лоуел
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $376,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,966 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $710 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,338 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 39,925 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 279,445 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 494,809 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,816,961 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,759,624 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $29,776 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,806 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,261 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,503 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,830 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,336 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,653 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,172 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 663 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,135 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,795.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.73 |
People born in Lowell (5)
People born in Lowell, including architect Ernest R. Graham, football player Keith Nichol, historian Howard Henry Peckham, .
More notable people
- Gabriel Dean (American amateur wrestler) he was born in 19/06/1994
- John Addison Scott (American submarine commander) he was born in 17/03/1906
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lowell, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169479 | Davenport University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49512-9396 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lowell, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lowell.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Post Office | Lowell (MI) | 49331 |
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- Lowell, Massachusetts The third most populous city in Massachusetts. with a population of 110,904 people.
- Lowell, Indiana town in Lake County, Indiana, United States with a population of 10,137 people.
- Lowell, Arkansas city in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States with a population of 9,876 people.
- Lowell, Indiana town in Lake County, Indiana, United States with a population of 9,450 people.
- Lowell, North Carolina city in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 3,744 people.
- Lowell, Oregon city in Lane County, Oregon, United States with a population of 1,197 people.
- Lowell, Wisconsin village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,158 people.
- Lowell, Vermont census-designated place in the town of Lowell Orleans County, Vermont, United States with a population of 780 people.
- Lowell, Kansas Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States with a population of 639 people.
- Lowell, Ohio village in Washington County, Ohio, United States with a population of 529 people.
- Lowell, Maine town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States with a population of 361 people.
- Lowell, Nebraska human settlement in United States of America with a population of 180 people.
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Wyoming | 76,628 | A city in Kent County, Michigan. |
| Kentwood | 51,719 | Town of the United States |
| Forest Hills | 25,867 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Walker | 25,265 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Grandville | 15,749 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ada | 14,892 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Alpine | 13,883 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,991 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Comstock Park | 10,088 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Rockford | 6,395 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Byron Center | 5,822 | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan |
| Sparta | 5,321 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ross | 4,975 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Lowell distances to largest Michigan cities