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Lowell, NC


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Lowell, North Carolina

Lowell, North Carolina, in Gaston county, is 4 miles E of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 14 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill area. There are 2,662 residents in Lowell.

The People and Families of Lowell

In Lowell, about 51% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Lowell.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lowell had a median family income of $39,143.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lowell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lowell that were owner-occupied was 64%.

Commuting

In Lowell, 98% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Comparative Profile of Lowell, NC

Comparing Lowell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women88
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built41
Affordability of Rents34
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