Lowell, North Carolina
Lowell: city in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States
About
Lowell is a city located in the county of Gaston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,526 and a population density of 511 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,744 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Lowell
| Population | 3,744 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Gaston County |
| Postal code | 28098 |
| Phone Area Codes | 704 |
| Area | 6.91 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2679,-81.1029 |
| Altitude | 817 feet / 249 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1879 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:34:38 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 542 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lowell is located at 35°16'5"N 81°6'10"W (35.2679200, -81.1028500).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lowell increased by 5.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,526 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,530 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,527 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,541 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,544 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,565 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,613 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,639 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,680 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,716 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,744 | 0.75% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,831 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,521 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,285 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,528 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.0% |
| White only, percent : | 89.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 4.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 27.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,039 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,617 |
Lowell zip code is 28098.
County name: Gaston, County
fips: 37071
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,617 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,373 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $371 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $841 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 15 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,500 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.8% |
| 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 : | 15.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,086 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 55,043 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 120,040 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 325,348 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,084 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,756 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,362 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 412 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,275 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 378,250 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 10.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 880 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,292 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 605 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 427 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 223 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 961 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,066 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9,640.76 |
Services and Civic Places in Lowell
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People born in Lowell (2)
People born in Lowell, including baseball player and coach Whitey Lockman, baseball player Wilbur Howard, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lowell, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197984 | Belmont Abbey College | Belmont (NC) | 28012-1802 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lowell, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lowell.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Post Office | Lowell (NC) | 28098 |
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Other cities in Gaston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 77,640 | The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. |
| Mount Holly | 16,415 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Davidson | 13,203 | Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States |
| Belmont | 12,622 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Cherryville | 6,138 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bessemer City | 5,577 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| South Gastonia | 5,312 | Unincorporated community |
| Dallas | 4,851 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cramerton | 4,511 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. |
| Stanley | 3,793 | Town in North Carolina |
| Ranlo | 3,708 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| High Shoals | 757 | Town |
| McAdenville | 677 | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lowell distances to largest North Carolina cities