Lowell, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
114,799
Population
8,435/sq mi density
$76,205
Median Income
$36,138 per capita
$395,100
Home Value
$486,078 Zillow
$1,603
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
536
Violent Crime/100K
1,677 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$76,205 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$395,100 home value, $1,603/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
114,799
Census 2023
Population Density
8,435
per square mile
Land Area
13.6
square miles (35.2 km²)
Median Age
35.5 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 19.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 21.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
50.9%
Black
10.8%
Hispanic
19.3%
Asian
21.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 57.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 41.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
57.9%
Spanish
41.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
29.5%
Veterans
3.0%
50% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.8%
14% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.472
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 114,799 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 8,435 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Asian | 21.1% |
Language
| English Only | 57.9% |
| Spanish | 41.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 29.5% |
| Veterans | 3.0% |
| Disability | 14.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 87.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.472 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |