Lowell, Kansas | |
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Coordinates: 37°03′03″N 94°42′11″W / 37.05083°N 94.70306°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Cherokee |
Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 244 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 66713, 66739 |
Area code | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-43050 |
GNIS ID | 2630053[1] |
Lowell is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 244.[2]
A post office was opened in Lowell in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]
Lowell is located in southeastern Cherokee County near the southeastern corner of Kansas. It is bordered to the north by the Spring River, a tributary of the Neosho River. Across the river is the community of Riverton. Baxter Springs is 4 miles (6 km) by road to the southwest.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2010 | 283 | — | |
2020 | 244 | −13.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Lowell as a census-designated place (CDP).
The 2020 United States census counted 244 people, 83 households, and 54 families in Lowell.[4][5] The population density was 777.1 per square mile (300.0/km2). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 321.7 per square mile (124.2/km2).[5][6] The racial makeup was 86.48% (211) white or European American (85.66% non-Hispanic white), 0.82% (2) black or African-American, 4.1% (10) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.41% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.2% (20) from two or more races.[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.23% (3) of the population.[8]
Of the 83 households, 37.3% had children under the age of 18; 39.8% were married couples living together; 19.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.5% of households consisted of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.9.[9] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.8% of the population.[10]
18.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.9 males.[5]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $34,435 (with a margin of error of +/- $21,710) and the median family income was $83,854 (+/- $26,280).[11] The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,097 (+/- $11,195).[12]