Lowell, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
111,306
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
19.0%
Median Home
$269,800
Median Income
$56,878
Median Rent
$1,158
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
2,057
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,846.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.46%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lowell / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,057 | 1,846.1 | 1,507.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 405 | 363.5 | 327.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 100 | 89.7 | 52.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 281 | 252.2 | 241.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,652 | 1,482.6 | 1,179.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 292 | 262.1 | 179.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,190 | 1,068.0 | 911.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 170 | 152.6 | 89.0 | 219.9 |
Lowell, MA Cost Of Living
121
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 | 121 | 131 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 122 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 121 | 100 | |
| Housing | 122 | 165 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 115 | 114 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 111,306 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 111,249 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 110,964 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 109,871 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 109,349 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 108,491 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 107,466 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 106,739 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 105,860 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 105,089 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lowell
| Race | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.7% | 71.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.2% | 6.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 23.0% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 11.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Lowell
| Gender | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.0% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lowell for adults over 25
| Education | Lowell | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 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 | 8.9% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 13.2% | 7.7% |
