Lowell, Kansas

Lowell, Kansas
CDP
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Coordinates: 37°03′03″N94°42′11″W / 37.05083°N 94.70306°W / 37.05083; -94.70306 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Cherokee
Elevation [1]	827 ft (252 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• 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 a census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 244. ^[2]

History

A post office was opened in Lowell in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. ^[3]

Geography

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.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2010	283		—
2020	244		−13.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

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]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lowell, Kansas
2. "Profile of Lowell, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
4. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
5. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
6. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Cherokee County, Kansas

External links

• Cherokee County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT