Lowell City, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 2662 people in the city, organized into 1085 households, and 749 families living in the city. The population density was 1011.8 people per square mile (390.66/km˛), making it the 200th most densely populated city in North Carolina. There were 1137 housing units at an average density of 432.3 per square mile (166.91/km˛). The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.88. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 23% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males. The median age was 38.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Lowell City was 37.6 and 39.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 91.4% White, 6.46% Black or African American, 0.23% American Indian, 0.64% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.09% from two or more races and 0.19% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $33586, it would be the 317th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $39143, it is North Carolina's 387th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15809, it is the 413th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $21489, Males had a median income of $26725 versus $19082 for females.
In 2000, 524 pupils and students, of which 48.66% are male and 51.34% are female, 19.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.49% nursery or pri school, 9.35% kindergarten, 45.23% elementary school, 22.52% high school and 16.41% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2662 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2678 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2679 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2675 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2672 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2656 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2649 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2664 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2694 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2746 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2794 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 26 | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 6 | 49 |
| Elementary school | 107 | 130 | 237 |
| High school | 51 | 67 | 118 |
| College or graduate school | 46 | 40 | 86 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell city, North Carolina | $33586 | $39143 | $15809 |
| Gaston County, North Carolina | $39482 | $46271 | $19225 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |