Lowell, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
111,311
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty
17.3%
Median Home
$285,200
Median Income
$62,196
Median Rent
$1,229
Lowell SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
6
Lowell, MA Crime Report
1,977
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,783.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-24.00%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lowell / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,977 | 1,783.1 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 348 | 313.9 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 6 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 67 | 60.4 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 257 | 231.8 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,629 | 1,469.2 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 225 | 202.9 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,180 | 1,064.3 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 224 | 202.0 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Lowell, MA Cost Of Living
119
Lowell's Overall Cost Of Living
Lowell's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lowell | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 128 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 124 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 122 | 116 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Lowell in Massachusetts
Map Of Lowell, MA
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Population over time in Lowell
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 111,311 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 111,249 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 110,964 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 109,871 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 109,349 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 108,491 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 107,466 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 106,739 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 105,860 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 105,089 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lowell
| Race | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.8% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.0% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 20.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lowell
| Gender | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lowell for adults over 25
| Education | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lowell, Massachusetts
| Income | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
