Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lowell, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

312

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.5%270

Two or More

5.8%18

Other

4.2%13

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%9

Black

0.3%1

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%16

High School Diploma

35.5%78

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%14

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%29

Associate's Degree

12.3%27

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%24

Master's Degree

0.9%2

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

11.8%

Graduate+

0.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,800

Median Renti

$688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.5%91

Renter-Occupied

34.5%48

Total Units

181

Homeownership

65.5%

Vacancy Rate

23.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%3

$50K–$100K

7.7%7

$100K–$150K

22%20

$150K–$200K

23.1%21

$200K–$300K

38.5%35

$300K–$500K

4.4%4

$500K–$1M

1.1%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

1.7%3

1990–1999

8.8%16

1980–1989

21.5%39

1970–1979

6.6%12

1960–1969

3.3%6

1950–1959

5.5%10

1940–1949

10.5%19

1939 or earlier

42%76

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64%89

Electricity

28.1%39

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%5

Fuel Oil

2.9%4

Wood

1.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,321

Mean Household Incomei

$79,355

Per Capita Incomei

$36,549

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

183

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.4%13

$10K–$15K

4.3%6

$15K–$20K

5%7

$20K–$25K

4.3%6

$25K–$30K

5.8%8

$30K–$35K

5%7

$35K–$40K

2.2%3

$40K–$45K

2.2%3

$50K–$60K

3.6%5

$60K–$75K

10.8%15

$75K–$100K

14.4%20

$100K–$125K

7.9%11

$125K–$150K

11.5%16

$150K–$200K

10.1%14

$200K+

3.6%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(5.5% of civilian adults)