Lowell, NC
Living in Lowell
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute56
Public Transit1
Affordability85
Public Safety99
Airports78
Hospitals60
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+272 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black16%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office26%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$6k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$590Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lowell
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Gaston County2
Property Crime in Lowell
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Gaston County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lowell
Inland Flooding30
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lowell, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lowell, NC
Cramerton Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
First Wesleyan Christian School
4 miles, W
Assembly of Faith Chr School
4 miles, NW
Gaston Day School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lowell, NC
Belmont Abbey College
3 miles, E
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
12 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
13 miles, SE
DeVry University-North Carolina
13 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lowell, NC
Caromont Regional Medical Center
2 miles, W
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
15 miles, W
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
15 miles, E
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lowell, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
9 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
68 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
82 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
87 miles, NE